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  • M1 CARBINE MAINTENANCE MANUAL COLLECTION

    by U.S. War Department ...
    In 1938, design work began on a more compact and lighter U.S. rifle, specifically for non-infantry and or rear area support troops who often found the bigger and heavier M1 Garand too cumbersome. Winchester designed a new cartridge for the new carbine request and hired arms designer and convicted murderer David Marshall Williams who used his short-stroke gas piston to rework the G30 rifle and ... Read more

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  • U.S. Rifles, Cal. .30, M1903, M1903A1, M1903A3 and M1903A4 Technical Manual

    TM 9-1270 Ordnance Maintenance

    by U.S. War Department ...
    Born from the failures of the older Springfield Model 1892–99 Krag–Jørgensen in battles during the Spanish-American War, the newer Mauser-action derived Springfield M1903 service rifle would go on to serve the U.S. military in WWI, WWII and even the Korean conflict.This 1944 technical manual is not for users, but is rather a repair/maintenance manual for use by ordnance specialists. Every ... Read more

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  • WAR DOGS

    Technical Manual TM 10-396

    by U.S. War Department ...
    The WW2 Classic, TM 10-396Written in 1943 this classic training manual goes into every detail of training and use of war dogs. Basic methods, equipment, and training specifics are explained clearly, and includes in-depth information on specialized training for Sentry dogs, Guard/Attack dogs, Messenger, Scout, and Casualty dog training techniques.With over 60 photographs, this manual is a wealth of ... Read more

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  • Our Red Army Ally

    by U.S. War Department ...
    This short World War 2 era pamphlet was created by the U.S. War Dept. in anticipation of the end of the war in Europe. U.S. G.I.'s would no doubt encounter Soviet troops as the vise of two great armies squeezed German lines smaller and smaller. Its goal was to familiarize American soldiers about the Soviet army and troops so that they would know something about their look, armaments and ... Read more

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  • The German Armored Division

    by U.S. War Department ...
    Based on the original German 1940 training documentsTo better prepare American officers to take on the German war machine, the U.S. War Dept. created this manual to instruct field officers about the structure, and organization of the German army Armored divisions. The idea was to give our forces an education on the makeup, composition, and general tactics of German units they were likely to ... Read more

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  • British Commandos

    by U.S. War Department ...
    The original Special Ops troopsIn mid-1940, after the disaster of the British evacuation of Dunkirk, Churchill called for the formation of a special force that could carry out raids against German-occupied Europe. Reaching a wartime strength of over 30 units and four assault brigades, the Commandos served in all theatres of war from the Arctic Circle to Europe and from the Mediterranean and Middle ... Read more

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  • The Battle of the Aleutians

    A Graphic History 1942-1943

    by Dashiell Hammett, U.S. War Department ...
    Japanese troops on U.S. soilJune 6th 1942, Japanese troops invade and occupy Kiska in the Aleutian island chain only 3 days after their bombing raids on Dutch Harbor. A day later they also occupy Attu. The Aleutians campaign would rage on both sea and land for another 13 months before Japan finally withdrew. Historians believe Japan wished to put America on the defensive in the Pacific after the ... Read more

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  • A Graphic History of the War

    Till May 1943

    by U.S. War Department ...
    The origins & early battles of WWII IIlustratedCreated as a training booklet for the War Department Orientation course, this book shows the roots of conflict leading up to the outbreak of Second World War.Every page has maps or charts showing the progression of the war in Europe and the German Blitzkreig all the way to the French coast. The Battle of the Atlantic, convoy warfare and the Invasion ... Read more

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  • German Mountain Troops

    Special Series Report 28

    by U.S. War Department ...
    In depth analysis of German Alpine UnitsMilitary Intelligence Service, Special Series Report #28.With over 240 pages of information and nearly 260 images, this 1944 U.S. Intelligence Special Report breaks down the history, makeup, equipment and methods of World War 2 German Mountain troops.Highly detailed and illustrated, the report covers everything from training, deployment methods, weapons and ... Read more

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  • Orientation for the Pacific Theater

    by US War Department ...
    Document prepared by The U. S. Military Intelligence Training Center at Camp Ritchie, Maryland in July 1944 for officers who would soon be deplooyed in the Pacific Theater of World War II. As explained in the Preface: This is a description of Japan's military power as the Japanese conceive it. The nation's strength roots in many things, including beliefs, attitudes, feelings and mental habits. ... Read more

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  • Dog Transportation

    Field Manual FM 25-6

    by U.S. War Department ...
    FM 25-6 - All about Dog SleddingThis 1944 field manual replaced the earlier 25-6 Dog Team Transportation, but retains its primary focus on Dog sled transportation equipment and techniques. Covering everything you would need to know about dog sledding in snowy or Arctic regions, from animal selection and training, to feeding and care. Sled and hitch types, which is best for which types of terrain, ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • 1863 Laws of War

    by U.S. War Department ...
    • The "rules of warfare" and "government of the army" as they existed in the American Civil War• All 101 Articles of War as amended through June 1863 including the famous Lieber Code (General Orders No. 100), directed by President Lincoln, which expanded the laws of land warfare and General Orders No. 49 on the granting of paroles• Copious extracts from the Revised U.S. Army Regulations through ... Read more

    $12.99 USD