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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. US Sea		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.
			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.
	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.		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.
	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.		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.
	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		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.
	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 9¾", softcover.		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.
	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.		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.
	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.		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.
	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.		Lucky Thirteen U.S. Coast Guard LSTs in the Pacific Wiley. The images of soldiers and Marines coming ashore on hostile shores are embedded in our collective memory of World War II. In this new volume, the author - a Coast Guardsman on an attack transport in the Pacific - relates the intricate, often nerve wracking story of how the United States projected its power across 6,000 miles in the teeth of fanatical Japanese resistance. 256 pages, 16 pages of B&W photographs and maps, 6"x 9", hardcover.
	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", hardcover.		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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