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93 WORLD MILITARIA Imperial Russian Field Uniforms and Equipment 1907-17 Johan Somers. This book provides a detailed look into the wide range of uniforms, weapons, and field equipment used by the Imperial Russian Army from 1907-17, and sheds light on the many interesting items in use during WWI. Size:9"x12"•800color/bwphotos•336pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-3522-8•hard•$89.99 Uniforms of the East German Military: 1949-1990 Klaus-Ulrich Keubke and Manfred Kunz. This book is the most complete study in English on East German (DDR) military and police service, parade and combat uniforms. With over 1,000 images - hundreds in full color - the uniforms, headgear, and insignia of all military service branches as well as police and border forces are covered in superb detail. Size:9"x12"•1000color/bwphotos•240pp.ISBN: 978-0-7643-4356-8•hard•$69.99• Uniforms&EquipmentoftheCzaristRussian ArmedForcesinWWI:AStudyinPeriodPho- tos S.A.Coil.Inadditiontoaremarkableselectionof studiophotos,stunningcandidphotosoffront-oviki, orfrontlinetroops,offeranauthenticviewoftrench and battlefield life. Each photo has been carefully chosen and researched to offer the reader detailed information on the medical, motor, naval, and air service branches, as well as artillery, machinegun, pioneer, infantry,cavalry,guard troopsandmore. Size:9"x12"•600color/bwphotos•384pp. ISBN:0-7643-2157-9•hard•$69.95 Uniforms of the Soviet Union 1918-45 Web- ster & Nelson. For the first time a photographic study of the Soviet uniforms from the Revolution, Civil War, Purges, and WWII. Hundreds of full color highly detailed photos of actual uniforms are combined with period bw photos. Actual uniforms of Marshals of the Soviet Union, to private soldiers of all services are to be found in this extensive volume. Size:9"x12"•500color/bwphotos•288pp. ISBN:0-7643-0527-1•hard•$69.95 WWII Parade Uniforms of the Soviet Union: Marshals,GeneralsandAdmirals,theSinclair Collection JamesC.McCombSinclair IIandDouglasA. Drabik. With hundreds of beautiful, large format full-color photos, detailed close-ups of uniforms, and an archive of vintage photos, this book will take you on a visual journey through the development of the Soviet WWII flag rank parade uniform. Size:9"x12"•360color/bwphotos•272pp. ISBN:0-7643-2229-X•hard•$79.95 World War II Parade Uniforms of the So- viet Union Vol.2: Marshals, Generals, and Admirals: the Sinclair Collection James C. McComb Sinclair II and Douglas A. Drabik. The second volume of the Sinclair Collection brings into focus a new group of WWII Soviet uniforms. Several uniforms including one of Generalissimus Stalin’s and very rare examples of branch marshals and other flag ranks are presented in full color. Size: 9"x12" • 225 color/bw photos • 176pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4579-1 • hard • $69.99 Now Available A special boxed, limited edition of 100 of WorldWarIIParadeUniformsoftheSoviet Union ,Volumes 1 & 2 has been produced for interested readers. It features both books in a handsome slipcase, perfect for the dedicatedcollectororasagift. It is availablefora limitedtimeonly,andshould be ordered directly from the publisher by phone (610-593-1777) or on the web at www.schifferbooks.com . $179.99pluss&h Camouflage Uniforms of the Soviet Union and Russia 1937-to the Present Dennis Desmond. A comprehensive guide to the history, designanduseofcamouflagefielduniformsof the Soviet Union and Russia. This excellent reference contains factual and interesting material covering the earliest days of uniform development to the most recent issues of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, former KGB and Spetsnaz forces. Size:8.5"x11"•200colorphotos•160pp. ISBN:0-7643-0462-3•hard•$45.00 Lenin’s Legacy: A Concise History and Guide to Soviet Collectibles Martin J. Goodman. The book shows nearly 2000 items including pins and badges, orders and medals, busts and statues, table medallions and wall plaques, banners and flags, paintings and coins and many others. Subjects covered include po- litical, communist party, Aeroflot, Soviet space programs, party congresses, Lenin, Soviet military forces and others. Size:8.5"x11"•900colorphotos•208pp. ISBN:0-7643-1019-4•hard•$59.95 Elgin Trench Watches of the Great War Stan Czubernat. In 440 photos, advertisements, and text, this book reveals the Elgin National Watch Company wristwatches that accompanied US Army troops in World War I. The wristwatches covered include: Star Dial Series, Giant Size 6s, RED 12 Dials, BOLD Arabic Dials, and Shadow Box Dials. Also explored are dial date stamps, recent restorations,crystalguards,andwatchmovements. Size:8.5"x11"•440photos•176pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4711-5•hard•$69.99 Russian Wristwatches: Pocket Watches, Stop Watches, Onboard Clock & Chronometers Juri Levenberg. Over 505 Poljot, Wostok, and Slava wrist- watches are covered, along with a sampling of pocket watches, deck watches and marine chronometers. Size:7"x10"•200color/bwphotos•96pp. ISBN:0-88740-873-7•soft•$19.95 Japanese Generals 1926-1945 Richard Fuller. A unique and extensive record of 1,771 Imperial Japanese Army Generals involved in the Manchuria, China and the Pacific Wars during 1926-45. Contains details of commands, locations, campaigns and war crimes. Personal details, voiced opinions and even details of their swords are included when located. Size:8.5"x11"•230bwphotos•464pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-3754-3•hard•$79.99 Japanese Admirals 1926-1945 Richard Fuller. Over1400servingJapaneseAdmirals(FlagOfficers) from 1926-45 reign are included in this work. The bookconcentrateson theservicehistoriesof those officersactiveduringthe1936-45periodofJapanese expansionandmilitaryactions inManchuria,China, theFarEastandthePacific.This isanessentialrefer- enceforanyhistorian,studentorcollector interested in the IJNduring thisperiod. Size:8.5"x11"•140bwphotos•400pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-3952-3•hard•$79.99 Uniforms and Equipment of the Imperial Japanese Army in WWII Mike Hewitt. This detailed volume displays a superb collection of actual vintage items, and rarely seen WWII era photos. Among the subjects covered are: the Imperial Japanese army uniform series; undergarments; footwear; headwear; personal field equipment; extreme climate uniforms; work and specialty uniforms; soldier’s personal items; and firearms. Size:8.5"x11"•520color/bwphotos•288pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-1680-7•hard•$59.99 Imperial Japanese Good Luck Flags and One-Thousand Stitch Belts Mi- chael A. Bortner. The first book to focus onthissubject,manyofthequestionsthat both novice and experienced collectors havehadwithregardtoyosegakihinomaru andsenninbariareanswered.Throughan extensive use of color photographs, the book provides illustrations of common artifacts as well as some of the rarest. Size: 12"x9" • 650 color/bw photos • 288pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-2927-2 • hard • $79.95 JapaneseMilitary and Civilian Award Documents, 1868-1945 Michael J. Martin, Ph.D. Japanese award documents represent the rich and complex history of Ja- pan during the ImperialAge of 1868-1945. This book is an introduction into the field of collecting, translating, and understanding Japaneseawarddocuments.Over65civilian and military documents are featured in this book.The book also features tools to help the collector translate and identify documents. Size: 12" x 9" • 178 color images • 184pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5202-7 • hard • $49.99 Japanese Military Sake Cups 1894-1945 Dan King. This book provides the reader with accurate information to aid in translating, de- termining the origin, value, and history of the Japanese military Sake cups. Sake cups were commissioned by naval troops, pilots, tank crews, supply crews, infantrymen, cavalrymen, telegraph and railroad engineers with an innu- merable variation of colors and designs. Over 250 pieces are shown with values. Size:8.5"x11"•200colorphotos•144pp. ISBN:0-7643-1881-0•hard•$59.95 Famine, Sword, and Fire: The Liberation of Southwest China in World War II Daniel Jack- son. The untold story of Chinese and Americans fighting side-by-side on the highest, most rugged battlegroundsofWWII.WithAmericansuppliesand advisors,andsupportedfromabovebythelegendary Flying Tigers, it was the first time in eight years of warthatChinasuccessfullytookback itsconquered territory from theJapanese. Size:8.5"x11"•112bwphotos&maps•240pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4838-9•hard•$34.99 The Armies of Warlord China 1911-1928 Philip Jowett. The wide variety of armies involved in this period of Chinese military history makes the subject one of the most intriguing and complicated of the 20th Century. Featuring 600 photographs and illustrations, this title describes the uniforms, equipment and weaponry of the many Warlord Armies which fought over China in the 1910s and 1920s. Size:8.5"x11"•649color/bwphotos•240pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4345-2•hard•$59.99 SoldiersoftheWhiteSun:TheChineseArmy atWar•1931-49 PhilipJowett.TheChineseNa- tionalistArmywasatwaralmostcontinuouslyfrom 1931 until 1949 fighting first against the invading JapaneseImperialArmyuntil1945.Thiswasfollowed byafour-yearcivilwar inwhichtheNationalistArmy foughttheChineseCommunistsuntil itsfinaldefeat in1949.Thisnewbookpresentsinalargenumberof period imagesthehistoryoftheChineseNationalist Armyand itscampaigns. Size:8.5"x11"•500color/bwphotos•208pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-3956-1•hard•$59.99 Deng Xiao Ping This book covers the military career of one of China’s most influential leaders, with nearly all of the photos published here for the first time in the West. Size:8.5"x11"•220bwphotos•192pp. ISBN:0-7643-1266-9•hard•$44.95