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• Amer Warrior  ^new
  

  PRICE: 47.00

  Subtitled: Pictorial History of the American Paratroopers Prior to Normandy. The most exhaustive visual coverage ever assembled of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions as they were on the eve of the D-Day landings. This comprehensive volume provides an overview of all uniform items that were shared by the American paratroopers who participated in the aerial invasion of Normandy. For the uniform and figure collector, wargamer, re-enactor, and military artist, this is truly the last word on the subject. Hdbd., 9 1/2'x 13', 212 pgs., 267 bandw ill., 104 color.
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• Army Srv Corp 1902-18  ^new
  

  PRICE: 31.00

  Prior to 1914 the Army Service Corps labored in obscurity to supply British front-line units. This fascinating history contains 120 photographs and 21 original documents detailing the Corps' supreme efforts. Four years of difficult and dangerous operations were carried out in the mud of the Western Front, the snows of the Italian Alps, and the deserts of the Middle East. At the end of the war the Corps received the coveted 'Royal' title and remained the Royal Army Service Corp until the 1960s. This is their story. Hdbd., 6'x 9', 320 pgs., 120 b&w ill.
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• Avia Ghost  ^new
  

  PRICE: 25.00

  Subtitled: South by Southeast 165 Degrees. Intrigued that so many airstations, soem with household names such as Lindholme, Cardington and Hendon, lay in a straight line bearing south by southeast 165 degrees, Kevin Desmond decided to investigate further. His journey, described in this book, more than justified his curiosity and unearthed a number of seemingly inexplicable incidents.
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• Bat Sta War Win Weap 2ww  ^new
  

  PRICE: 21.00

  Subtitled: War Winning Weapons of the Second World War. A crucial factor in the Allied victory in WWII was the ability of industry, largely American, to produce sturdy, adaptable equipment in large numbers. This volume concentrates on four unique weapons of war: the Supermarine Spitfire, the Douglas DC-3, the Sherman tank, and the DUKW amphibious vehicle. Learn how these weapons of war proved invaluable to the Allies. Hdbd., 6'x 9', 192 pgs., b&w & color ill.
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• Brassey's Book Of Uniforms  ^new
  

  PRICE: 34.95

  This vivid collection of information and illustrations of uniforms describes the history of uniforms from barbarian armies through today. Introduced as an attempt to civilize soldiers and make their presence acceptable to civilians, the very fabric of uniforms contains references to a darker, barbaric past when warriors wore furs and feathers, and painted their bodies to frighten their opponents and victims. An exceptional reference for enthusiasts of uniforms, modeling, art, history and fashion. Hdbd., 9 3/4'x 9 3/4', 144 pgs., 150 color ill.
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• Brit Battalion West Front  ^new
  

  PRICE: 25.00

  Subtitled: January to June 1915. This is a valuable day-to-day guide to the postings and actions of nearly 300 British battalions during this period of reorganization and preparation for massive future offensives. Westlake describes the situation as two new types of divisions, the Territorial Army and the New Army, began to arrive to fill the gaps in Britain_s Regular Army. A must for those interested in British military history. Hdbd., 6 x 9, 256 pgs.
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• Garbo Spy Save D-day  ^new
  

  PRICE: 25.00

  Subtitled: The Spy Who Saved D-Day. This story of the greatest double-agent of WWII contains all the hallmarks of a classic spy adventure - enciphered messages, secret inks, items concealed in cakes, exotic foreigners and fanatic nationalists. Through a ring of invented sub-agents GARBO and his M.I.5 controllers succeeded in convincing the Germans that the D-Day landings were a diversionary attack only, thus safeguarding the Allied landings and hastening the end of war in Europe. Recently released M.I.5 case files, kept secret for over fifty years, enable Garbo's tale to finally be told. Hdbd., 6 1/4 x 9 1/4, 352 pgs.
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• Gold Beach: Battleground Europe: Normandy  ^new
  

  PRICE: 12.00

  Subtitled: Inland from King - June 1944. Montgomery selected the British 50th Division for the Gold Beach assault. Spearheaded by 47 Royal Marine Commandos, the men of Durham, Yorkshire and Northumberland charged ashore, eventually securing their objectives. Full details are given for the Gold sites as they are today, particularly valuable since this work contains coverage of Arromanches, site of the main Normandy beaches museum and tourist center. Softbound, 5 1/2' x 8 1/2', 160 pages, 124 b&w illustrations
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• Hms Trenchant  ^new
  

  PRICE: 25.00

  Subtitled: From Chatham to the Banka Strait. As commander of the submarine Trenchant, a British T-Class submarine, Hezlet tells from firsthand experience of the five successful cruises the sub made in 1945. Just in time for the 100th anniversary of the British Submarine Service. Hdbd., 6 x 9, 224 pgs.
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• Infighting Admiral  ^new
  

  PRICE: 21.00

  The development of the Royal Navy during the latter 19th century was complicated by an intense rivalry between two admirals, Lord Beresford and Lord Fisher. Although their careers paralleled each other, the two men were different in virtually every way. Beresford came from a noble family, while Fisher earned his title after years of service. Fisher was involved in all the Royal Naval innovations of the pre-WWI period, while Beresford supported a more traditional approach. Find out how this odd couple shaped the Royal Navy. Informative and readable. Hdbd., 6'x 9', 224 pgs., b&w ill.
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• Marine-usmc Heroes  ^new
  

  PRICE: 24.00

  This exciting volume concentrates on the Pacific Campaign 1941/45, and includes coverage of the early history of the Corps. Additional chapters bring the story up to date with coverage of Vietnam and post-Cold War conflicts. Weapons and equipment are covered in detail, along with the techniques of amphibious warfare, and accounts of fighting on Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima. Contains a bibliography and a directory to USMC museums, societies, memorials and interest groups, including some overseas. Hdbd., 9'x 12', 144 pgs., 150 bandw and color ill.
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• Mist Over Rice Field  ^new
  

  PRICE: 21.00

  Subtitled: A Soldier's Story of the Burma Campaign 1943-45 and Korean War 1950-51. Follow John Shipster from his years as an officer in the British-led Indian Army beginning in 1943, through his service in the steaming jungle of the Burma theater, up through two years of fierce fighting in the often bitter cold of the Korean battlefields. Hdbd., 6'x 9', 224 pgs., b&w ill.
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• One More River To Cross  ^new
  

  PRICE: 37.00

  Military bridging, often impeded by mines and hostile enemy fire, is a vital part of the advance of any modern army. Britain's Royal Engineers have played a leading role in this crucial military operation, from the ravines behind the D-Day beaches to recent operations in Bosnia and Kosovo. The Royal Engineers have displayed incredible ingenuity in developing responses to the increasing amounts of firepower directed at bridging troops. This definitive study has been prepared with the assistance of the Royal Engineers and contains details on 170 pieces of bridging equipment, the history of all Royal Engineer assault squadrons, and accounts of all Victoria Crosses won during bridging actions. Hardbound, 6 1/2 x 9 1/2, 528 pages, 270 b&w illustrations
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• Pacific War : The Story Of The Bitter Struggle In The Pacific Theatre Of World War Ii  ^new
  

  PRICE: 12.00

  Subtitled: The Story of the Bitter Struggle In the Pacific Theatre of World War II. Military professionals examine in chapter-by-chapter fashion the evolution of the Pacific campaign, backed up by hard data and keen insights. A unique account of the myriad operations and underlying strategy of the bitter struggle to defeat Japan. Sftbd., 6'x 9', 272 pgs., 8 bandw pgs.
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• Prisoner Of Kaiser  ^new
  

  PRICE: 21.00

  The back-and-forth fortunes of war from 1914 to 1918 created a large number of prisoners on both sides. The British mass escape from Colditz Castle became a military legend, but numerous other soldiers remained in obscure and unglamorous captivity. This moving text is supplemented by photos of captured soldiers marching under guard, daily life in camps, numerous letters, drawings, and other surviving artifacts. Hdbd., 7' x 9', 192 pgs., 200 b&w ill.
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• Royal Air Force : A Personal Experience  ^new
  

  PRICE: 21.00

  After a 41-year career in the Royal Air Force that saw him reach the highest echelons of the military structure both in Britain and NATO, Sir Peter le Cheminant breaks his silence and reveals much of the background to Britain's defense policy. Primarily an account of the author's experiences in the RAF, the book also stands testament to the changing role of the RAF during the period. Hdbd., 8 x 10, 160 pgs., b&w ill.
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• So Few Got Through  ^new
  

  PRICE: 25.00

  Subtitled: Gordon Highlanders With the 51st Division From Normandy to the Baltic. Few British soldiers landing in Normandy in 1944 had more of a score to settle than the 51st Highland Division. The 51st had fought Rommel in the desert and knew that 10,000 Scotsmen were now entering their fourth year in German prison camps. This book chronicles the campaigns of the 51st Gordon Highlanders from Normandy to V-E Day. Considered the best account of a British battalion in the war. Hdbd., 6'x 9', 224 pgs., b&w ill.
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• Somme Success  ^new
  

  PRICE: 21.00

  The experiences of the British army on the Somme in 1916 have become a legend of endurance and sacrifice, but little has been written in recent years on the air war above the battlefield. This detailed work draws on never-before published accounts recorded by the Imperial War Museum Sound Archive in London. The conflict between fighters turned into a war of its own, with new weapons, tactics, and aircraft constantly being developed to gain the upper hand. Hardbound, 6'x 9', 224 pages, b&w ill.
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• Titanic: 14th-15th April 1912 The Official Story  ^new
  

  PRICE: 17.00

  Subtitled: The Official Story, April 14-15, 1912. History comes alive in this treasure chest of original documents from the archives of Britain's Public Records Office! This folder contains a poster-size blueprint of the Titanic's deck plans; the final chilling telegram; a riveting, handwritten, eyewitness account by one of the survivors; and several facsimile reproductions recreating the Titanic's maiden voyage. Sftbd. folder, 14x 9, 18 documents.
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• Unravelling Enigma  ^new
  

  PRICE: 24.00

  Operating under the cover of a Code and Cypher School, Bletchley Park was in fact the center for British code-breaking during WWII. It was here that the Ultra and Enigma codes were broken, providing the Allies with advance information on Axis maneuvers and attacks for the rest of the war. These operations remained top-secret for over thirty years, concealing the true reasons for many key Allied decisions. Here Freedman unravels Enigma! Hdbd., 6'x 9', 224 pgs., b&w ill.
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• War Behind The Wire  ^new
  

  PRICE: 21.00

  British POWs of WWII have been extensively interviewed for this dramatic account of life in German captivity. While prisoners' primary goal was to stay alive in these camps, there were several escape attempts. The great escape, the escape from Colditz, and lesser known operations are all covered here. In departure from most POW books, German guards were also extensively interviewed. Hdbd., 6'x 9', 284 pgs.
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