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Abandon Ship!
The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis, the Navy's Greatest Sea Disaster.
Newcomb. This updated version of The New York Times bestseller delivers a
harrowing account of the military malfeasance and human tragedy that
occurred when the USS Indianapolis - having just delivered a secret cargo
that would trigger the end of World War II - was sunk by a Japanese
submarine on July 30, 1945, sending more than 900 crewmen into
shark-infested waters for four horrific days and nights. 326 pages, 5¾"x 8",
softcover.
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Final Patrol
True Stories of World War II Submarines
Keith. This book presents a fascinating look at the 16 U.S. submarines and
one German U-boat that saw action during World War II and are now open to
the public - including the USS Silversides, the USS Cavalla, the USS Requin
and the German U-505 - as well as the personal stories of the brave sailors
who lived, fought and often died in them. 352 pages, B&W photographs, 5¼"x
8¼", softcover.
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The 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,
Killblane & McNiece. The Filthy13 were notorious, even within the ranks of
the elite 101st. Never ones to salute an officer, or take a bath, the squad
was known for its hard drinking and savage fighting skills. This book
describes that group of hardscrabble guys whose saving grace was that they
inflicted more damage on the Germans than on MPs, the English countryside
and their own officers. 256 pages, 16 pages of B&W photographs, 6½"x 9",
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Cassino 1944
Blackwell. The world-famous monastery at Monte Cassino was a key strongpoint
on the Nazi's Gustav Line, blocking the Allied advance on Rome. Here, you'll
read of the action from January to March 1944, when Cassino was fiercely
defended in four distinct battles by German elite forces as troops from the
U.S., Britain, Poland, Canada, France and India were thrown into the fray
with appalling loss of life. 144 pages, 5¼"x 8½", softcover.
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Individual Gear and Personal Items of the GI in Europe
1942-1945,
Klokner. Explore this detailed reference to personal items issued to the
soldiers in Europe, including their individual gear, toiletries, tobacco and
personal effects. This book features numerous period photographs, many
never-before published, and a thoughtful analysis of a soldier's most valued
possessions. 224 pages, 470 color and B&W photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover.
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I Was with Patton
First-Person Accounts of WWII in George S. Patton's Command,
Lande. This book uncovers the stories - ranging from the humorous to the
horrific - of the brave men and women who knew Patton, worked with him,
fought for him, and gave their lives for him, making it a remarkable,
one-of-a-kind collection of remembrances and anecdotes. 304 pages, 30 B&W
photographs, 6"x 9", hardcover.
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The Bloody Road to Tunis
Destruction of the Axis Forces in North Africa, November 1942-May 1943,
Rolf. The battle for Tunisia was the culmination of the struggle for North
Africa in World War II, with experienced German and Italian troops pitted
against well-equipped Anglo-American units. This complete history of the
campaign vividly charts the fighting from both the Axis and Allied
perspectives. 304 pages, B&W photographs, 6¼"x 9½", hardcover.
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The Battle of the Bulge in Luxembourg
December 1944-January 1945.
Gaul. Describing in detail the units that fought on the southern flank of
the Battle of the Bulge, these volumes truly shine when they relay
individual soldiers' experiences and points of view to give you a ground
level sense of the ebb and flow of the battle. 7"x 10", hardcover.
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U.S. Marine Rifleman 1939-45
Pacific Theater
Rottman. The Marine Corps began World War II with less than 66,000 officers
and men. Yet despite suffering 10 per cent of the overall American
casualties, the Marines were able to build on their proud traditions to
transform into a premier combined arms amphibious assault force. In this
book, Gordon Rottman, follows a Marine Corps rifleman through his draft,
training and participation in assaults such as: Roi-Namur in the Marshall
Islands, Saipan and Tinian in the Mariana Islands, and Iwo Jima.64 pages,
B&W photographs and color illustrations, 7 ¼"x 9 ¾", softcover.
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Guadalcanal 1942
The Marines Strike Back
Mueller. On what was a virtually unheard of Pacific island, the United
States halted the advance of the Japanese and shattered the myth of their
invincibility. This book covers the battle in which the Americans and
Japanese suffered more than 30,000 in five months of bitter fighting and
that created a seasoned fighting force of U.S. veterans that would, island
by island, sweep the Japanese back across the Pacific. 96 pages, B&W
photographs and color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover. |
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Kasserine Pass 1943
Rommel's Last Victory
Zaloga. The North African campaign was a baptism by fire for the U.S. Army,
and the fighting in Tunisia taught them vital combat lessons. This heavily
illustrated book details the command strategies, tactics and experiences of
the opposing forces throughout the battle, and even includes a guide to the
battlefield today. 96 pages, B&W photographs
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U.S. Submarines 1941-45
Christley. In this book detailing the design and development, classes,
weapons and equipment, tactics and operational history of U.S. submarines in
World War II, you'll see how the force had an effect far beyond its size,
accounting for 55% of all Japanese shipping losses despite suffering the
highest percentage loss of any U.S. unit in World War II. 48 pages, B&W
photographs, color illustrations, data tables and more. 7¼"x 9¾", softcover.
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Guam 1941 & 1944
Loss and Reconquest
Rottman. On December 10, 1941, Guam became the first Allied territory lost
to the Japanese onslaught. But the U.S. returned in a risky 1944 operation
that cost more American lives than any battle other than those for Iwo Jima
and Okinawa. Here, that bitter 26-day struggle is presented in detail, with
information covering operations, commanders, forces… even the battlefield as
it exists today! 96 pages, B&W photographs and color illustrations, 7¼"x
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Iwo Jima
Portrait of a Battle
Hammel. More than 500 remarkable photographs - over 300 of which have never
before been published - taken by Marine Corps combat photographers recreate
the iconic Battle of Iwo Jima as it happened: the pummeling of inland
targets, the strafing, and the rocket fire that accompanied the landing; the
eerie silence that greeted the Marines as they set foot on the island; and
then, as the newly-landed Marines regrouped on the shoreline, the horrors of
all hell breaking loose. All together, it is a uniquely fitting tribute to
the valiant struggle that gave us our most enduring image of victory and a
classic military history of the Marines in World War II. 256 pages, 10½"x
12", hardcover.
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Saipan & Tinian 1944
Piercing the Japanese Empire
Rottman. During this bitter campaign, U.S. Army and Marine units witnessed
the largest tank battle of the Pacific War, Japanese banzai charges, and the
horror of Japanese civilians committing suicide to avoid capture. This book
details the fighting for these vital islands, the capture of which led to
the collapse of Prime Minister Tojo's government. 96 pages, B&W photographs
and color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover.
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U.S. Infantryman in World War II Volume 2
Mediterranean Theater of Operations 1942-45
Rush. Between November 1942 and May 1945, U.S. Army infantry units fought in
eight named campaigns in the Mediterranean Theater. This book follows an
archetypical soldier from enlistment through assignment and combat
experiences in the 34th Infantry (Red Bull) Division, giving insight into
the lives, equipment and weaponry of America's fighting men. 64 pages,
illustrated, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover.
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U.S. World War II Amphibious Tactics
Army & Marine Corps, Pacific Theater
Rottman. In the vast battlefield of the Pacific, the U.S. Navy and Marine
Corps needed to develop every aspect of the amphibious assault landing in
painstaking detail, from the design of new vessels to the tactics of rifle
platoons hitting the beach and the logistic system without which they could
not fight their way inland. Here, you'll follow every phase of these
fascinating operations as they evolved during the war. 64 pages, B&W
photographs and color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover.
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Motorcycles at War
Rare Photographs from Wartime Archives
Birch. Motorbikes were widely used by all sides in WWII due to their
agility, adaptability and speed. This book features over 250 black and white
photographs from the archives of the Imperial War Museum and covers British,
American, German and Canadian motorcycles in use throughout WW2. It also
covers experimental prototypes photographed during trials and later in
combat. 144 pages, 220 B&W photographs, 7½"x 9½", softcover.
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Patton at Bay
The Lorraine Campaign, 1944,
Rickard. This book examines the leadership of General George S. Patton
during the battle for Lorraine, which was a frustrating, grueling experience
plagued by supply shortages, interference from superiors, flooded rivers and
a highly-determined German army that provided little opportunity to wage the
type of fast armored campaign of which he was so enamored. "With its many
lessons in leadership and operational art, this book is well worth reading."
- Military Review. 336 pages, B&W photographs, 6"x 9", softcover.
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