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Osprey Pub Co, 2007. New book, 64 pages, ELI158. Despite the contribution of black units to the American Expeditionary Force in World War I, and the commissioning of hundreds of black officers to lead them, the small interwar US Army continued to regard them as unsuited to both leadership roles and handling modern technology. Although African Americans had to strive against prejudice for every chance to show what they could achieve, in fact the wartime US Army conceded opportunities for leadership unparaleled in American civil society at that date. In World War II tens of thousands served in segregated units. While the majority were denied the opportunity of combat, a minority of all-black, black-officered units proved their worth in all theaters and a number of roles: black officer fighter pilots (the "Tuskegee Airmen") blazed the trail, followed by several tank and tank-destroyer battalions and a few field artillery units; and more than 20,000 black infantrymen served under both white and… Leer más

Osprey Pub Co, 2008. New book, 64 pages, WAR119. Gregory Fremont-Barnes examines the lives of the American Bomber Crewmen of the Eighth Air Force, "The Mighty Eighth", who crewed, maintained and repaired the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses and the B-24 Liberators that flew from the airfields of Norfolk and Suffolk and other counties of England. He highlights the physical and psychological strain placed on these brave men. Long bombing missions called for brute strength to control the aircraft and extraordinary endurance to fly for hours at 20,000 feet at temperatures below freezing in unheated, unpressurized cabins. Then there were Luftwaffe fighters and anti-aircraft fire to contend with and it required incredible skill and some luck to return from a mission unscathed. This book is a fitting tribute to these often uncelebrated heroes who took the war deep into the Third Reich, as well as a fascinating historical account of the experiences they went through. . Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by… Leer más

Concord Publications, 2007. New book, CN6519, 52 Pages, 138 photos, 4 Color Plates. There have been many books written about German forces fighting on the Eastern Front. This is hardly surprising considering the enormity of the campaign and the seemingly inexhaustible amount of data and photographs available. Concord is pleased to release one more title, authored by Gordon Rottman, focusing on this crucial campaign in the East. This volume is all about the infantry at the core of Germany's military exploits in the enormous expanse of Russia. The opening text delves into the complexities of the standard German infantry division. Though usually short on motorized transport, these self-contained combined-arms units fought extremely effectively, penetrating almost to the gates of Moscow. The introduction includes a detailed table of organization listing all major and minor subunits (usefully provided in both English and German). It then proceeds with an annotated description of key divisional… Leer más

Concord Publications, 2007. New book, CN6519, 52 Pages, 138 photos, 4 Color Plates. There have been many books written about German forces fighting on the Eastern Front. This is hardly surprising considering the enormity of the campaign and the seemingly inexhaustible amount of data and photographs available. Concord is pleased to release one more title, authored by Gordon Rottman, focusing on this crucial campaign in the East. This volume is all about the infantry at the core of Germany's military exploits in the enormous expanse of Russia. The opening text delves into the complexities of the standard German infantry division. Though usually short on motorized transport, these self-contained combined-arms units fought extremely effectively, penetrating almost to the gates of Moscow. The introduction includes a detailed table of organization listing all major and minor subunits (usefully provided in both English and German). It then proceeds with an annotated description of key divisional… Leer más

Concord Publications, 2007. New book, CN6519, 52 Pages, 138 photos, 4 Color Plates. There have been many books written about German forces fighting on the Eastern Front. This is hardly surprising considering the enormity of the campaign and the seemingly inexhaustible amount of data and photographs available. Concord is pleased to release one more title, authored by Gordon Rottman, focusing on this crucial campaign in the East. This volume is all about the infantry at the core of Germany's military exploits in the enormous expanse of Russia. The opening text delves into the complexities of the standard German infantry division. Though usually short on motorized transport, these self-contained combined-arms units fought extremely effectively, penetrating almost to the gates of Moscow. The introduction includes a detailed table of organization listing all major and minor subunits (usefully provided in both English and German). It then proceeds with an annotated description of key divisional… Leer más

Concord Publications, 2007. New book, CN6519, 52 Pages, 138 photos, 4 Color Plates. There have been many books written about German forces fighting on the Eastern Front. This is hardly surprising considering the enormity of the campaign and the seemingly inexhaustible amount of data and photographs available. Concord is pleased to release one more title, authored by Gordon Rottman, focusing on this crucial campaign in the East. This volume is all about the infantry at the core of Germany's military exploits in the enormous expanse of Russia. The opening text delves into the complexities of the standard German infantry division. Though usually short on motorized transport, these self-contained combined-arms units fought extremely effectively, penetrating almost to the gates of Moscow. The introduction includes a detailed table of organization listing all major and minor subunits (usefully provided in both English and German). It then proceeds with an annotated description of key divisional… Leer más

Concord Publications, 2003. New book, CN6511, 52 pages, 139 photos, 4 color plates. The terrain immediately surrounding the city of Stalingrad covering some 60,000 square miles became the focal point for one of the most decisive battles of World War Two between Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia, involving some one million or more men, 2,000 tanks, 25,000 artillery pieces, and 2,300 aircraft. The German advance on Stalingrad began on 17 July 1942, with von Paulus' 6.Armee taking the city in October and eventually encircled by the superior Soviet forces. The Germans lost some 205,000 men in the Stalingrad pocket. Some 91,000 remaining troops were captured when Paulus finally surrendered on 1 February 1943. According to some unofficial figures, the Soviet losses were more than 350,000 men lost, killed and wounded. This book consists of photos depicting Russian soldiers fighting in and around Stalingrad. A wealth of information is focused on Soviet uniform, weapons and equipment used during this period… Leer más

Concord Publications, 2003. New book, CN6511, 52 pages, 139 photos, 4 color plates. The terrain immediately surrounding the city of Stalingrad covering some 60,000 square miles became the focal point for one of the most decisive battles of World War Two between Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia, involving some one million or more men, 2,000 tanks, 25,000 artillery pieces, and 2,300 aircraft. The German advance on Stalingrad began on 17 July 1942, with von Paulus' 6.Armee taking the city in October and eventually encircled by the superior Soviet forces. The Germans lost some 205,000 men in the Stalingrad pocket. Some 91,000 remaining troops were captured when Paulus finally surrendered on 1 February 1943. According to some unofficial figures, the Soviet losses were more than 350,000 men lost, killed and wounded. This book consists of photos depicting Russian soldiers fighting in and around Stalingrad. A wealth of information is focused on Soviet uniform, weapons and equipment used during this period… Leer más

Concord Publications, 2003. New book, CN6511, 52 pages, 139 photos, 4 color plates. The terrain immediately surrounding the city of Stalingrad covering some 60,000 square miles became the focal point for one of the most decisive battles of World War Two between Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia, involving some one million or more men, 2,000 tanks, 25,000 artillery pieces, and 2,300 aircraft. The German advance on Stalingrad began on 17 July 1942, with von Paulus' 6.Armee taking the city in October and eventually encircled by the superior Soviet forces. The Germans lost some 205,000 men in the Stalingrad pocket. Some 91,000 remaining troops were captured when Paulus finally surrendered on 1 February 1943. According to some unofficial figures, the Soviet losses were more than 350,000 men lost, killed and wounded. This book consists of photos depicting Russian soldiers fighting in and around Stalingrad. A wealth of information is focused on Soviet uniform, weapons and equipment used during this period… Leer más

Concord Publications, 2003. New book, CN6511, 52 pages, 139 photos, 4 color plates. The terrain immediately surrounding the city of Stalingrad covering some 60,000 square miles became the focal point for one of the most decisive battles of World War Two between Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia, involving some one million or more men, 2,000 tanks, 25,000 artillery pieces, and 2,300 aircraft. The German advance on Stalingrad began on 17 July 1942, with von Paulus' 6.Armee taking the city in October and eventually encircled by the superior Soviet forces. The Germans lost some 205,000 men in the Stalingrad pocket. Some 91,000 remaining troops were captured when Paulus finally surrendered on 1 February 1943. According to some unofficial figures, the Soviet losses were more than 350,000 men lost, killed and wounded. This book consists of photos depicting Russian soldiers fighting in and around Stalingrad. A wealth of information is focused on Soviet uniform, weapons and equipment used during this period… Leer más

Osprey Pub Co, 2016. New book, 80 pages, DUE77. World War II saw tanks assume a dominant role in warfare, capable of tearing through the enemy lines if left unchecked. To combat the threat posed by these armoured behemoths the United States developed the M1 Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher, better known as the Bazooka. First employed in combat during 1942, the weapon required a great deal of skill and courage to use effectively. By late 1944 it was a mainstay of the US infantry's anti-tank capabilities, alongside towed weapons, anti-tank grenades and other longer-established measures. Focusing on the savage close-quarters fighting between Germany's armoured divisions and the US infantry during the Battle of the Bulge, Steven Zaloga's absorbing study compares and assesses the strengths and limitations of the cutting-edge technology used by both sides. Featuring specially commissioned full-colour artwork and explosive battle reports, this volume casts new light on the evolving nature of… Leer más

Osprey Pub Co, 2016. New book, 80 pages, DUE77. World War II saw tanks assume a dominant role in warfare, capable of tearing through the enemy lines if left unchecked. To combat the threat posed by these armoured behemoths the United States developed the M1 Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher, better known as the Bazooka. First employed in combat during 1942, the weapon required a great deal of skill and courage to use effectively. By late 1944 it was a mainstay of the US infantry's anti-tank capabilities, alongside towed weapons, anti-tank grenades and other longer-established measures. Focusing on the savage close-quarters fighting between Germany's armoured divisions and the US infantry during the Battle of the Bulge, Steven Zaloga's absorbing study compares and assesses the strengths and limitations of the cutting-edge technology used by both sides. Featuring specially commissioned full-colour artwork and explosive battle reports, this volume casts new light on the evolving nature of… Leer más

Osprey Pub Co, 2016. New book, 80 pages, DUE77. World War II saw tanks assume a dominant role in warfare, capable of tearing through the enemy lines if left unchecked. To combat the threat posed by these armoured behemoths the United States developed the M1 Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher, better known as the Bazooka. First employed in combat during 1942, the weapon required a great deal of skill and courage to use effectively. By late 1944 it was a mainstay of the US infantry's anti-tank capabilities, alongside towed weapons, anti-tank grenades and other longer-established measures. Focusing on the savage close-quarters fighting between Germany's armoured divisions and the US infantry during the Battle of the Bulge, Steven Zaloga's absorbing study compares and assesses the strengths and limitations of the cutting-edge technology used by both sides. Featuring specially commissioned full-colour artwork and explosive battle reports, this volume casts new light on the evolving nature of… Leer más

Arms & Militaria Press, 2023. New book, 64 pages. A comprehensive reference book covering British & Commonwealth Signal Pistols starting in 1886 with the 1" No.1, Mark I, through to the 1" Mark VI. Also detailed are the 1 1/2" No.1 to No..4, AN-M8, Electrically Operated and Harrington & Richardson models. Pistols in Commonwealth service are also covered, along with Accessories and Cartridges plus the Schermuly Line Thrower and the 2 1/2" Submarine pistol. Each pistol, accessories and cartridge is detailed with photos, illustrations and text. . Soft Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Arms & Militaria Press, 2023. New book, 64 pages. A comprehensive reference book covering British & Commonwealth Signal Pistols starting in 1886 with the 1" No.1, Mark I, through to the 1" Mark VI. Also detailed are the 1 1/2" No.1 to No..4, AN-M8, Electrically Operated and Harrington & Richardson models. Pistols in Commonwealth service are also covered, along with Accessories and Cartridges plus the Schermuly Line Thrower and the 2 1/2" Submarine pistol. Each pistol, accessories and cartridge is detailed with photos, illustrations and text. . Soft Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Arms & Militaria Press, 2023. New book, 64 pages. A comprehensive reference book covering British & Commonwealth Signal Pistols starting in 1886 with the 1" No.1, Mark I, through to the 1" Mark VI. Also detailed are the 1 1/2" No.1 to No..4, AN-M8, Electrically Operated and Harrington & Richardson models. Pistols in Commonwealth service are also covered, along with Accessories and Cartridges plus the Schermuly Line Thrower and the 2 1/2" Submarine pistol. Each pistol, accessories and cartridge is detailed with photos, illustrations and text. . Soft Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Arms & Militaria Press, 2023. New book, 64 pages. A comprehensive reference book covering British & Commonwealth Signal Pistols starting in 1886 with the 1" No.1, Mark I, through to the 1" Mark VI. Also detailed are the 1 1/2" No.1 to No..4, AN-M8, Electrically Operated and Harrington & Richardson models. Pistols in Commonwealth service are also covered, along with Accessories and Cartridges plus the Schermuly Line Thrower and the 2 1/2" Submarine pistol. Each pistol, accessories and cartridge is detailed with photos, illustrations and text. . Soft Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Arms & Militaria Press, 2023. New book, 64 pages. A comprehensive reference book covering British & Commonwealth Signal Pistols starting in 1886 with the 1" No.1, Mark I, through to the 1" Mark VI. Also detailed are the 1 1/2" No.1 to No..4, AN-M8, Electrically Operated and Harrington & Richardson models. Pistols in Commonwealth service are also covered, along with Accessories and Cartridges plus the Schermuly Line Thrower and the 2 1/2" Submarine pistol. Each pistol, accessories and cartridge is detailed with photos, illustrations and text. . Soft Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Arms & Militaria Press, 2023. New book, 64 pages. A comprehensive reference book covering British & Commonwealth Signal Pistols starting in 1886 with the 1" No.1, Mark I, through to the 1" Mark VI. Also detailed are the 1 1/2" No.1 to No..4, AN-M8, Electrically Operated and Harrington & Richardson models. Pistols in Commonwealth service are also covered, along with Accessories and Cartridges plus the Schermuly Line Thrower and the 2 1/2" Submarine pistol. Each pistol, accessories and cartridge is detailed with photos, illustrations and text. . Soft Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Shire Books, 2012. New book, 120 pages. For the British army, the cap badge is the most easily identifiable of insignia. It represents a distillation of the pride of the regiment, its various battle honours and symbols born proudly on the metallic emblem that was worn on all head-dress, even in the age of mechanised warfare. Identification of the cap badge on faded photographs is a first, important step in unravelling the military service of an individual; and for the soldiers of the Second World War, clad in dowdy and undistinguished battledress, its significance is enhanced still further. Cap badges have been collected avidly since they were first thought of in the nineteenth century. Cap badge collecting is as popular now as it has ever been; yet with a growing number of fakes and forgeries, there is a need for a book that illustrates clearly the main types, and allows the collector and family historian alike to understand their meaning. This book will illustrate, for the first time in high quality… Leer más