Grunt Gear
USMC Combat Infantry Equipment of World War II by Alec S. Tulkoff.
The most definitive resource on WWII Marine Corps combat uniforms
and equipment has arrived, complied through years of exhaustive
research at the National Archives, Marine Corps Museum and through
private collections. Provides historical documentation of the
development and manufacture of Marine Corps specific equipment.
Everything from helmets to boondockers is covered, including contractual
information that provides quantities ordered as well as the rarity
of various items. The USMC camouflage uniform is thoroughly detailed
with information on the camouflage pattern creator, manufacturer
of the uniforms and variants, and never before seen photographs
of the camouflage parachutist jump smock. The chapter on knives
provides the latest information on Marine Corps knives, including
the rare first Raider knife and updated production numbers on
Marine Corps K-bars and M4 bayonets. Hardbound, 336 pages, over
560+ color photographs, 120+ black and white photographs, 90+
drawings, schematics, blueprints and over 2,000 USMC specific
rifle and submachine gun serial numbers.
6A8294R Grunt Gear out of print
United States Marine Corps
Uniforms, Insignia and Personal Items of World War II
"Dungarees and Frog Skin" by Harlan Glenn. New! Detailed
coverage of the combat and dress uniforms of the United States
Marine in WW2, will rival Grunt Gear as the WW2 Marine collector's
reference. Shows herringbone utilities, Summer Service, Winter
Service and Dress (Blues) uniforms. One chapter on USMC shoulder
sleeve insignia and "Strikers" that Marines wore between
1943 and 1947. Other chapters discuss foul weather gear, footwear,
headwear, personal items, souvenirs and loot, with a special tribute
to Navy Chaplains. Includes the evolution and many patterns of
Marine Corps camouflage (1942-45). Dedicated chapters on Raiders
and Paramarines. Scarce and previously unpublished wartime pictures
fill the book alongside modern color clothing and equipment photos.
Hardbound, 272 pages, 650+ color and b&w photos.
6E2264R USMC Unif Equip WW2 $79.95
U.S. Marine Uniforms 1912-1940 by Jim Moran. New book
from authority Moran is an extensive documentation of field and
dress uniforms, headgear, swords, helmets, EGA emblems, weapons,
field equipment, all using a combination of modern and vintage
photos. Hardbound, 174 pages, hundreds of b&w photos.
7X7232R USMC Uniforms 1912-40 Out Of Print
U.S. Marine Corps Unit Insignia in Vietnam 1961-1975
A Photographic Reference by E. Richard Wilson III. A detailed
study of the United States Marine Corps unit insignia in the Republic
of Vietnam from the Marine Advisors in the early 1960s to the
Marine Security Forces evacuation of the Embassy in 1975. A complete
order of battle of all U.S. Marine Air and Ground Forces that
served "in country" during the Vietnam War is included,
in addition to United States, Allied and foreign forces serving
under the III Marine Amphibious Force, culminating in over 350
full color individual unit insignia down to at least battalion
and squadron levels. With its comprehensive descriptions and pricing
guide for even the most highly sought after and extremely rare
unofficial "in-country" (theater) made patches, this
photographic reference is a must have for the military insignia
collector and historian. Softbound, 128 pages, over 350 color
photos.
6E1919R USMC Insignia VN $29.95
Osprey US Marine Corps Pacific Theater of Operations Battle Orders series by Gordon Rottman. The outbreak of World War II set in motion a massive expansion of the United States Marine Corps, leading to a 24-fold increase in size by August 1945. These three volumes examine the Corps' meteoric wartime expansion and the evolution of its units.
US Marine Corps Pacific Theater of Operations (1) 194143
Covers the immediate pre-war period, the rush to deploy defense
forces in the war's early months, and the Marines' first combat
operations on Guadalcanal, New Georgia, and Bougainville. It focuses
on the 1st, 2d, and 3d Marine Divisions (MarDivs) and the provisional
1st, 2d, and 3d Marine Brigades (MarBdes), Defense battalions,
tactics, C3I, etc. Softbound, 96 pages, illus., index.
7A6518R Osp: USMC PTO 1 $21.95
US Marine Corps Pacific Theater of Operations (2) 194344
By January 1944 the US Marine Corps had grown to a total of 405,169
personnel, comprising 28,193 officers, 10,723 officer candidates,
and 366,353 enlisted men. The Fleet Marine Force now had two amphibious
corps, four divisions, a separate infantry regiment, 19 defense
battalions, and numerous support and service units. This book
examines the continuing development of the Corps's organization,
its training, tactics, weaponry, and command structure, as well
as the battles fought in the Southwest Pacific on New Britain,
and in the Central Pacific on Tarawa, Roi-Namur, Eniwetok, Saipan,
and Tinian. The organization of the 4th Marine Division (MarDiv)
and III and V Amphibious Corps (IIIAC, VAC) is also discussed
along with smaller, new units. Softbound, 96 pages, illus., index.
7A6651R Osp: USMC PTO 2 $21.95
US Marine Corps Pacific Theater of Operations (3) 194445
In late-1944 the Marine Corps prepared for the toughest battles
of the war. It had grown to 35,598 officers, 5,384 officer candidates,
and 366,353 enlisted Marines, totaling 431,573 personnel, and
now comprised of two amphibious corps, six divisions, 26 non-divisional
artillery battalions, and numerous support and service units.
Details the formation of the 5th and 6th MarDivs and the 1st Provisional
Marine Brigade, and examines the Corps' performance in the brutal
battles on Guam, Peleliu, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa, and deployment
as an occupation force. Softbound, 96 pages, illus., index.
7A6659R Osp: USMC PTO 3 $21.95
A Sniper in the Arizona by John J. Culbertson. With
2/5 Marines in the Arizona Territory, 1967. Unusual first hand
look at USMC sniper training and emplyment in Vietnam. Softbound.
3H1870R A Sniper in the Arizona $7.00
Marine Sniper
by Charles W. Henderson. Classic account of Gunnery Sergeant
Carlos Hathcock and his 93 confirmed kills in Vietnam! There have
been many great Marines and many great Marine snipers, but only
one Gunny Hathcock. Trade paperback, 315 pages, photos.
7Y8165R Marine Sniper $14.00
Silent Warrior: The Marine Sniper's Vietnam Story Continues
by Charles W. Henderson. Largely a retelling of the story in the
original Marine Sniper, but includes details cut from the original
edition and some additional dialogue, information on the VC enemy,
etc. Trade paperback, 286 pages.
7Y8172R Silent Warrior $14.00
USMC Aviation Unit Insignia by Jeff Millstein. More
than a hundred full color insignias from 1941-1946, along with
their history, the insignia's artist, unit nicknames and dates
of activation. Also, color and b&w photos of the men who served
in these units. Hardbound, 128 pages.
7D1211R USMC Aviation Unit Insignia $39.95
Illustrated Guide to The
World's Top Naval Special Warfare Units by Samuel M. Katz.
OK, a long time in coming (4 years!), but worth the wait. 433
photos, of which 392 are in color, depict the world's top naval
specwar units including: US Navy SEALs, Royal Marines SBS, Marine
Recon, SAS, Italian COMSUBIN, etc. Softbound, 136 pages
2T5002R World's Top Naval SW Units $29.95
Edson's Raiders by Joseph H. Alexander. Story of the
1st Marine Raider Battalion in WW2. 24 Raiders fought with such
distinction that they had ships named after them. And the elevation
they defended for three days on Guadalcanal has been known as
Edson's Ridge ever since. Many first person accounts from Guadalcanal,
Tulagi, Tasimboko, etc. Hardbound, 352 pages, 34 photos, illus..
7R0020R Edson's Raider's $32.95
US Marine Corps in WWI. Osprey book on the Marine Regiments
who won immortality in the battles of World War One. Color plates
and quality b&w photos. Softbound, 56 pages.
7A1866R USMC in WWI $14.95
US Marine Corps Uniform Regulations, 1937. During WW2,
the Marine Corps grew to what will probably be its largest strength
ever. The 1937 dress regulations, with some revisions and modifications,
applied throughout the war. This is the original source guide
for what is correct for Marine uniforms of the period down to
the smallest detail. Before this reprint, these books were extremely
scarce and expensive. Now every collector, Marine historian and
enthusiast can have a copy! Softbound, 250 pages, heavily illustrated.
7X7800R USMC Unif Regs $16.95
US Marine Corps 1941-45 by Gordon Rottmann. Heavily
illustrated account of the Marines during their most famous battles.
Softbound, 64 pages, 50+ photos, 12 pages of color plates.
7A2497R Elite 59: USMC 1941-45 $14.95
USMC - Essential Subjects Handbook. Available again,
this pocket sized reference to what every Marine is required to
know-terms, tactics, first aid, maintenance of equipment, drill,
maps, marksmanship, fitness, it's all here! Soft., 325 pages,
illus.
5C2067R USMC - Essential Subjects $17.95
Marine Recon 1940-90 by C.D. Melson and Paul Hannon.
No. 55 in the Osprey Elite series combines a brief history with
extensive coverage of the very wide variety of uniforms, insignia
and gear used by the eyes and ears of the Corps. 64 pages, soft.,
B&W photos, color plates.
7A2391R Marine Recon 1940-90 $16.95
Marine Unit Histories
From the Battery Elite Unit series, quality reprints of classic
Marine unit histories. All are hardbound, all have numerous photos
and maps:
The Chosin Reservoir Campaign by Montross and Canzona.
432 pages, 68 photos
1E99098R Chosin Reservoir Campaign $22.50
Uncommon Valor: Marine Divisions in Action by McMillan,
Zurlinden, et al. Profiles of the six wartime Marine Divisions.
272 pages
1E9094R Uncommon Valor $27.95
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