Escape and Evasion by Ian Dear. Some of the best tales of WW2 are those dealing with POW escapes. Covers escapees of all nations, Allied and Axis, with chapters like "Clutty and His Escape Devices", "SOE's DF Section" and "The Escape of the Cockleshell Heroes". Hardbound, 192 pages, photos, illus., maps.
1B9293R E&E $24.95

Individual Gear and Personal Items of the GI in Europe 1942-1945
by James B. Klokner. Wonderfully detailed reference history of personal items issued to the soldiers in Europe. Individual gear, toiletries, tobacco and personal effects from North Africa to the Rhine are covered in intimate detail. A unique perspective on a sentimental side of the soldier in the foxhole, as it documents and categorizes the many personal items he carried into battle as well as nostalgic period advertisements and anecdotes. Best and most complete study of personal items of the American soldier during World War II . Hardbound, 224 pages, 470 + color and b&w photos.
6E2160R Indiv Gear GI Europe $59.95

Jeeps 1941-45
by Steven J. Zaloga. Design and development of the most famous military vehicle of WW2. New Vanguard 117. Softbound, 48 pages, illus.
7A6888R Vanguard: Jeeps $14.95

Battle Experiences: WW2 ETO Previously classified WW2 studies of lessons learned in 1944 and 1945 during the fighting in Europe. 500 helpful hints on tactics, supply, weapons, medical support, commo, tank ops, urban combat, etc. Spiral bound, 94 pages.
7X7004R Battle Experiences $14.95

Geronimo! by Bill Rentz. US Airborne Uniforms, Insignia and Equipment of World War 2. 630 color and b&w photos; 530 of individual items and 100 from WW2, many previously unpublished. Includes dress and combat uniforms, boots, patches, etc. Hardbound, 192 pages.
6E0677R Geronimo! $59.95

The World War II Tommy by Martin Brayley and Richard Ingram. Almost 300 color photos of British Army Uniforms in the ETO, 1939-45. Uses live models with original uniforms and equipment carrying actual weapons in authentic settings to create a comprehensive "you are there" pictorial record. Hardbound, 144 pages.
9V6190R World War II Tommy $44.95

The World War II G.I. by Richard Windrow and Tim Hawkins. Back in print, U.S. Army uniforms 1941-45 in color photos. Quality photos of reenactors wearing period gear-infantry, cavalry, tankers, Airborne, cold and hot weather gear, etc. all accompanied by detailed text. Great reference. Hardbound, 144 pages, 280 color photos.
7X6302R WWII G.I. $52.95

World War II in Colonial Africa: The Death Knell of Colonialism by Richard E. Osborne. No, the war in Africa wasn't all Tunisia and El Alamein and this thick book covers the rest of it. Covers all of the war on the African continent as well as the waters surrounding it and adjacent countries and regions. 21 chapters including everything from the Italian-Ethipian War to German claims in Africa, The French Civil War in Africa and the Allied campaign in Madagascar. Yes, the North African campaign is covered as well but the bulk of the book is a treasure trove of hard-to-find African military history. Softbound, 405 pages, maps, photos.
7X3245R WW2 Colonial Africa $22.95

The 1944-45 British Soldier by Jean Bouchery. Big, detailed color pictorial of the uniforms and individual equipment of the troops of the British XXIst Army Group that invaded Normandy. Hardbound, 176 pages.
7X8244R The 1944-45 British Soldier $34.95

The 1944-45 British Soldier, Vol. 2 by Jean Bouchery. Extensive coverage of the equipment of the XXIst Army Group with an emphasis on armored vehicles. This was a prolific period for exotic and specialized tanks, SP guns, bridgelayers, mineclearers, etc. Also covers small arms, soft skinned vehicles, artillery, camo and markings. Over 600 color illustrations. Hardbound, 194 pages.
7X8274R 1944-45 British Soldier, Vol. 2 $34.95

American Warriors by Michel de Trez. Most extensive visual coverage of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions as they appeared on D-Day. This volume concentrates on first wave troops-pathfinders, demo units, etc. Hardbound, 212 pages, 342 illustrations.
7X1760R American Warriors $69.00

At The Point of No Return by Michel de Trez. This superb pictorial carries on with coverage of paratroopers in the field, medical units, glider units, MPs, etc. Hardbound, 200 pages, 266 illustrations.
7X1761R At The Point of No Return $69.00

The US Army in World War II (I) The Pacific by Henry and Chappell. MAA 342. Describes and illustrates the organisation, uniforms and equipment of the US Army in the CBI and the Central and South-West Pacific from 1941 to 1945. Covers Summer Dress uniform, US Army tropical combat uniforms, camouflage uniforms, and tropical equipment. Softbound, 48 pages, b&w and color illus.
7A2995R US Army WW2: Pacific $14.95

The US Army in World War II (2) North Africa & The Mediterranean by Mark. R, Henry. Coverage from the 'Torch' landings through Tunisia, Kasserine Pass and final victory in North Africa. Softbound, 48 pages, b&w and color illus.
|7A6085R US Army WW2: NA & Med $14.95

The Concrete Battleship by Francis J. Allen. Revised edition of the fascinating pictorial on Fort Drum, the "Concrete Battleship" in Manila Bay. Great information on construction, the battle for Manila, repossession from the Japanese and Fort Drum today. Soft., 64 pages, photos, illus.
2C2106R Concrete Battleship $8.95

Canuck, Vol. 1 by M. A. Dorosh. Like the "Soldat" pictorials, traces battle dress, weapons, equipment of the Canadian soldier from 1939-45. Soft., 168 pages, 137 photos.
2C0005R Canuck 1 $12.95

Allied Soldiers of World War II by Philippe Charbonnier. Sister publication to the de Lagarde "German Soldiers" volume. Well researched, superbly documented work on the evolution of the uniforms worn by army, navy and air force troops of major formations, lesser known units such as Moroccans, So. African tankers, Soviet naval infantry, etc. Hard., 128 pages, 300 color illustrations.
7D8227R Allied Soldiers of WW II N/A

Foreign Volunteers of the Allied Forces 1939-45 by N. Thomas and S. McCouaig. Men-at-Arms series book covers the French, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Danish, Belgian, Yugoslav, and Greek units who formed an experienced, fiercely anti-German manpower pool for the Allies. 48 pp, photos, color plates
7A2136R Allied Fgn. Vol. $14.95

Handbook of the French Army, 1914. Hardbound, 456 pages, 10 plates, 1 map.
1E2160R HB of French Army $49.95

Handbook of the Russian Army, 1914. Hardbound, 336 pages, 12 plates, 13 diagrams.
1E2519R HB of Russian Army $49.95

Handbook of the Italian Army, 1913. Hardbound, 222 pages, 1 map.
1E2160R HB of French Army $39.95