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88 U.S. GEAR: WWI TO THE PRESENT • U.S. HEADGEAR: WWI TO THE PRESENT • U.S. INSIGNIA: WWI TO THE PRESENT U.S. GEAR: WWI TO THE PRESENT In a Strange Land: The American Occupa- tion of Germany 1918-23 Alexander Barnes. America’s involvement in WWI marked its first major entry into European politics. The final cost of that involvement required the U.S. to supply a force to occupy part of the German Rhineland after the war. The force provided was first known as Third Army and then later as the American Forces in Germany (AFG). Size:8.5"x11"•600color/bwphotos•320pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-3761-1•hard•$79.99 “782 Gear": United States Marine Corps Field Gear & Equipment of WWII Harlan Glenn. With numerous rare and never before published war time photographs, “782 Gear" is the most in-depth pictorial study of the many patterns, and variations of Marine Corps field gear – known then as “782 Gear" – that U.S. Marines carried in the Pacific War. Size:9"x12"•800color/bwphotos•240pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-3355-2•hard•$89.99 Individual Gear and Personal Items of the GI in Europe 1942-45 James B. Klokner. Individual gear, toiletries, tobacco and personal effects from North Africa to the Rhine are covered in intimate detail. Color images and numerous period photos, offer a thoughtful analysis of a soldier’s most valued possessions. This book illustrates from a unique perspective a sentimental side of the WWII soldier in the foxhole. Size:8.5"x11"•470color/bwphotos•200pp. ISBN:0-7643-2160-9•hard•$59.95 U.S. Chemical and Biological Defense Res- pirators: An Illustrated History Chris Carey. A historical overview of United States military and civilian defense respirator developments from the beginnings of CBW respiratory protection in WWI. Accompanied by photos, illustrations and other supplemental material. Size:8.5"x11"•500color/bwphotos•224pp.ISBN: 0-7643-0387-2•hard•$45.00 The Viet Nam Zippo: Lighters 1933-75 Jim Fiorella. This book provides not only hundreds of photos of authentic and counterfeit Zippos and the factory’s own artwork, but also a comprehensive dictionary translating important Vietnamese military terms so that old Zippo lighters can be interpreted today. Related advertising pieces, postage stamps, newspaper clippings, Vietnamese patches, and more will fascinate all readers. Size:8.5"x11"•900colorphotos•192pp. ISBN:0-7643-0594-8•hard•$39.95 U.S. HEADGEAR: WWI TO THE PRESENT Visor Hats of the United States Armed Forces 1930-50: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Other Services Joe Tonelli. This book is the first to explore U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps visor hats of the 1930s-50s in detail. Also includes: Public Health Service; American Red Cross; Volunteer/Foreign Service; CAP; Coast and Geodetic Survey and much more. Size:9"x12"•850color/bwphotos•288pp. ISBN:0-7643-1890-X•hard•$79.95 The M-1 Helmet of the WWII GI Pieter Ooster- man. The development and combat use of the U.S. WWII era, fixed bail M-1 helmet is covered in this volume.Muchattention isgiventothemanyspecific manufacturingdetails,contractnumbersanddates involved intheproductionofM-1andM-2 helmets. Themuseumsectionof thebookcontainsawealth of rare liners, unit painted helmets, rank marked helmets,camouflagedhelmets,paratrooperhelmets, battlefield found helmets and much more! Size: 9"x12" • 750 color photos • 336pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-3663-8 • hard • $89.99 The M-1 Helmet: A History of the U.S. M-1 Helmet in WWII Mark Reynosa. All aspects of M-1 helmet production are covered, and every production helmet version is presented in full color photos, including detail shots and production markings. Also included are era photos of the helmet samples, helmet production, and helmets worn in training or in action. Size:8.5"x11"•350color/bwphotos•112pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-0074-5•hard•$49.99 Post-WWII M-1 Helmets: An Illustrated Study Mark Reynosa. Allaspectsof the post-WWII M-1 Helmet are covered, as well as associated researchanddevelopmentprograms that impacted the helmet, such as the Nylon Helmet Program. Included are contract sheets, contract number reference, military specification drawings, and photos of helmet samples and production. Size:8.5"x11"•260color/bwphotos•136pp. ISBN:0-7643-1033-X•hard•$39.95 U.S. Combat Helmets of the 20th Century: Mass Production Helmets Mark Reynosa. This book represents nearly a decade of research into the history of U.S. production combat hel- mets. Covered are the standard ground helmets, parachutist helmets and helmet covers. Every major production helmet version is presented in full color photos, including detail shots and production markings. Size:8.5"x11"•250color/bwphotos•112pp. ISBN:0-7643-0357-0•hard•$39.95 The Personnel Armor SystemGround Troops (PASGT) Helmet: An Illustrated Study of the U.S. Military’s Current Issue Helmet Mark Reynosa. All aspects of the PASGT Helmet are covered, including early research and development efforts that resulted in final helmet design and construction. Also included are contract sheets and military specifications. Size:8.5"x11"•115color/bwphotos•80pp. ISBN:0-7643-1034-8•soft•$19.95 U.S. INSIGNIA: WWI TO THE PRESENT US Army Special Forces Team History and Insignia 1975 to the Present Gary Perkowski. With over 4,000 insignia in full color with color photos of the Special Forces Teams wearing these insignia, you will find no better reference book on the market today. Exhaustive research for over twenty years has created the most extensive compilation of United StatesArmy Special Forces insignia in the world. Size: 8.5" x 11" • 4,144 color and b/w photos 392pp. • ISBN: 978-0-7643-5255-3 hard • $69.99 DesertUniforms,Patches,andInsigniaofthe US Armed Forces Kevin M. Born & Alexander F. Barnes.Acomprehensivereferenceondesertcombat uniforms,patches,and insigniawornbytheUSArmed Forces inDesertStorm,Somalia,Iraq,andAfghanistan. ItcoversinformationonUSArmy,Navy,AirForce,Marine Corps,andCoastGuarddesertuniformsandpatches thatisnotavailableanywhereelse.Itsdetailedresearch willserveveterans,historians,collectors,andreenactors foryearstocomeasthedefinitivereferenceonthistopic. Size: 8.5"x11" • 1,035 color and b/w photos 344pp. • ISBN: 978-0-7643-5206-5 • hard cover • $79.99 Organization and Insignia of the American Expeditionary Force • 1917-23 Dalessandro & Knapp. This book is the most comprehensive and detailed treatment of the origins, designs, and symbolism for each organizational shoulder sleeve insignia of the American Army in WWI ever published. Size:8.5"x11"•800color/bwphotos• 328pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-2937-1•$69.95 Shoulder Sleeve Insignia of the American Expe- ditionary Forces 1918-19 H. Ross Ford. This book is the first publication that documents and displays copies of thedrawings,paintingsandsamplessubmittedofevery officially authorized shoulder sleeve insignia approved in 1918-19. They represent the first distinctive shoulder sleeve insignia officially approved. Many of the designs are still used to this day. Size:6"x9"•200color/bwphotos•208pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4044-4•hard•$59.99 United States Navy and Marine Corps Aviation Squadron Lineage, Insignia, and History: Volume 2: Marine Scout-Bomber, Torpedo-Bomber, Bombing & Attack Squadrons Michael J. Crowder. This is the only work covering the history and lineage of Marine Attack squadrons, from the date of their activation forward, until their deactivation, or the present. Size:8.5"x11"•312color/bwphotos•224pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4755-9•hard•$59.99 U.S.-Made, Fully Machine-Embroidered, Cut Edge Shoulder Sleeve Insignia of World War II, and How They Were Manufactured • A Collector’s Guide Hans De Bree. A reference book for novice and experienced collectors of World War II U.S. made, cut edge patches, and provides guidelines when determining whether a SSI is fromWorld War II or not. Also, details in patch manufacturing are explained in such a way as to create a timeline in a patch collection, which will add to the personal value of the collection. Size:7"x10"•545colorphotos•320pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4355-1•hard•$59.99 United States Navy Patches Series Michael L. Roberts Vol.1: Aircraft Carriers, Carrier Air Wings, Support Establishments Size:8.5"x11"•1000patchesincolor•160pp. • ISBN:0-88740-753-6•hard•$29.95 Vol.2: Aircraft, Attack Squadrons, Helicopter Squadrons Size:8.5"x11"•1000patchesincolor•144pp. • ISBN:0-88740-801-X•hard•$29.95 Vol.3: Fighter, Fighter-Attack, Recon. Squadrons Size:8.5"x11"•1000patchesincolor•168pp. • ISBN:0-88740-802-8•hard•$29.95 Vol.4: Amphibious Forces, SEAL Teams, Fleets, Flotillas, Groups Size:8.5"x11"•1000patchesincolor•168pp. • ISBN:0-7643-0068-7•hard•$29.95 Vol.5: Ships: Battleships, Cruisers, Destroyers, LSTs, Etc. Size:8.5"x11"•1660patchesincolor•208pp. • ISBN:0-7643-0144-6•hard•$39.95 Vol.6: Submarines Size:8.5"x11"•650patchesincolor•176pp. ISBN:0-7643-0186-1•hard•$35.00