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  • U.S. Army Vehicle Markings, 1944

    by Jean Bouchery, Philippe Charbonnier ...
    An illustrated guide to the markings used on WWII Era U.S. Army tanks, lorries and Jeeps—an invaluable reference for historians, modelers and collectors.The markings of a 1944 U.S. Army Jeep are an iconic image of American military and the Second World War. But few people know what the distinctive white letters, numbers and symbols actually mean. This uniquely detailed guide explains how these and ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • Death Traps

    The Survival of an American Armored Division in World War II

    by Belton Y. Cooper ...
    “An important contribution to the history of World War II . . . I have never before been able to learn so much about maintenance methods of an armored division, with precise details that underline the importance of the work, along with descriptions of how the job was done.”—Russell F. Weigley, author of Eisenhower’s Lieutenants“Cooper saw more of the war than most junior officers, and he writes ... Read more

    Was $10.99 CAD Now $8.99 CAD

  • Panzer Combat Reports

    by Bob Carruthers ...
    This fascinating compilation of wartime battlefield reports drawn from British, American, Russian and German sources has been carefully selected by Emmy Award winning author and historian Bob Carruthers to produce an absorbing overview of the life and death of Germanys Panzer forces as the events unfolded during World War II. Featured topics include the Tiger, Panther, flame throwing tanks, ... Read more

    $4.22 CAD

  • Panzer IV: The Workhorse of the Panzerwaffe

    by Bob Carruthers ...
    The Panzer IV was the only German tank to stay in production throughout the war. It was the backbone of the Panzer force and was deployed on every front. Due to its efficient armament, robust armour and outstanding reliability, it was preferred by crews over the Panther, Tiger and King Tiger. This comprehensive overview of the Panzer IV in action was compiled by Emmy Award winning historian Bob ... Read more

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  • Tiger Tanks at War

    by Michael Green,James D. Brown ...
    Series series At War
    The first prototype for the Tiger tank was set to be ready for Hitlers birthday on April 20, 1942. The Henschel Company, competing with Porsche, produced the superior model, and by August of that year the formidable Tiger--or Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger Ausf. H.--was in full production. This book takes us behind the scenes with the Tiger tank, reviewing the full history, the design and mechanics, ... Read more

    $23.99 CAD

  • Panther vs Sherman

    Battle of the Bulge 1944

    by Steven J. Zaloga ...
    Series Book 13 - Duel
    Steven J Zaloga offers a fascinating comparison between the two most important tanks involved in the crucial fighting of 1944, the American Sherman and the German Panther.Placing the reader in the heart of this battle between quality and quantity Zaloga uses a compelling account of the ferocious fighting during the Battle of the Bulge to explain the successes and failures of each tank, ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD

  • Ghosts of the ETO

    American Tactical Deception Units in the European Theater, 1944–1945

    by Jonathan Gawne ...
    "An excellent, balanced history of the 23rd Special Troops . . . may be one of the most important books to come out of World War II." — Engineer MagazineNo history of the war in Europe has ever taken into account the actions of the men of the US 23rd Special Troops. These men took part in over twenty-two deception operations against the German army. Some of these operations had tremendous impact ... Read more

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  • Jeeps 1941–45

    by Steven J. Zaloga ...
    Series Book 117 - New Vanguard
    The jeep was the most famous military vehicle of World War II, and its name has become synonymous with a whole class of military and civilian all-terrain vehicles.The jeep originated in a prewar US Army requirement for a simple, inexpensive, and robust vehicle for basic utility chores. Its simple design proved to be adaptable to a host of military tasks including use as a scout vehicle, ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD

  • Super-heavy Tanks of World War II

    by Kenneth W Estes ...
    Series Book 216 - New Vanguard
    The super-heavy tanks of World War II are heirs to the siege machine tradition – a means of breaking the deadlock of ground combat.It is not surprising that the breakthrough tank projects of the period prior to World War II took place in the armies that suffered the most casualties of the Great War (Russia, France, Germany). Much as the casualties of World War I prompted the original breakthrough ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD

  • SdKfz 251 Half-Track 1939–45

    by Bruce Culver ...
    Series Book 25 - New Vanguard
    A compact, illustrated history of a competent cross-country tactical vehicle for armoured infantry units, that followed the best traditions of German ingenuity in design and construction of armoured vehicles.So successful was this half-track that not only did a modified version of it remain in use with Czech forces well into the 1980s but also, ironically, the armoured infantry tactics that the ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD

  • V-1 Flying Bomb 1942–52

    Hitler’s infamous “doodlebug”

    by Steven J. Zaloga ...
    Series Book 106 - New Vanguard
    The first deployment of the V-1 was in June 1944 when, following two years of tests, Hitler gave the order to attack England.Known to the Allies as the "Buzz Bomb" or "Doodlebug", the V-1 was the world's first cruise missile. This book explores the V-1 in detail, from its initial concept, first use in 1944, the various Allied counter-measures, and the later use of the V-1 during the Battle of the ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD

  • M4 (76mm) Sherman Medium Tank 1943–65

    by Steven J. Zaloga ...
    Series Book 73 - New Vanguard
    The M4 Sherman tank was the mainstay of the Western allies between 1942 and 1945.Fast and modern it was a big success and was transported as far afield as Russia and North Africa. The American Chief of Staff claimed in November 1943 it was 'hailed widely as the best tank on the battlefield today…'. However, by the Normandy invasion of June 1944 this was not the case: the new German heavy tanks ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD