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WORLD MILITARIA 91 Armies of the Napoleonic Era Digby Smith. Armies of the Napoleonic Era provides a complete overview of the tactics, organisation, uniforms, equipment, weapons, and actions fought during those dynamic years 1792-1815. A wide selection of illustrations and diagrams complements this unique work, which will be of incalculable value as a reference work to serious students of the period, modelers and wargamers. Size:6"x9"•80bw images•272pp. ISBN:0-7643-1989-2•hard•$39.95 Navies of the Napoleonic Era Digby Smith. This book falls into three parts: Part 1: The Ships and the Men describes ship construction, rigging, sail plans and rating system, life at sea, naval tactics; Part 2: The Engagements; Part Three: The National Navies gives the strength of fleets at various times, the organization and training of individual navies, and also detailed descriptions of the uniforms worn at different periods. Size:6"x9"•60bw images•272pp. ISBN:0-7643-1988-4•hard•$39.95 Orders, Decorations and Badges of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam Edward J. Emering. The Orders and Decorations of the “enemy" during the Vietnam Warhave remainedshrouded inmystery formany years. Covered are those Orders and Decorations now considered official by the SRV, as well as many of the obsolete awards bestowed by the DRV and the NLF. Size:8.5"x11"•190color/bwphotos•96pp. ISBN:0-7643-0143-8•soft•$24.95 Weapons and Field Gear of the North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong Edward J. Emering. The VietnamWar by its very nature offers an incredible range and variety of these items for the interested collector. This book will help both the serious collector as well as those individuals interested in acquiring only a token piece of history to avoid potentially costly mistakes Size:8.5"x11"•400color/bwphotos•160pp. ISBN:0-7643-0583-2•hard•$39.95 Viet Cong: A Photographic Portrait Edward J. Emering. This work strips away the myth and mystery which surrounds the Viet Cong and, through the medium of their own candid photography, present them in human terms. A cultural obsession, photos were taken wherever and whenever possible. It is from such sources that these photos are made available, most for the first time ever, to the general public. Size:8.5"x11"•290color/bwphotos•200pp. ISBN:0-7643-0758-4•hard•$39.95 Blue Seas, Red Stars: Soviet Military Medals to U.S. Sea Service Recipients in World War II David A. Schwind. At the end of the SecondWorldWar, the Soviet Union decorat- ed 217 men of the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine who had performed “heroic acts" during convoy and anti-submarine duties in the Atlantic.The author identifies and tracks down every remaining medal and captures the stories of these brave men. Size:9"x12"•629color/bw images•160pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4829-7•hard•$69.99 Uniforms of Imperial & Soviet Russia in Color: As Illustrated by Herbert Knötel, dj 1907-46 Robert W. Kenny, Jr. Knötel’s expert renditions of one hundred uniforms of the Rus- sian Army, 1907-20; a Berlin grouping consists of 45 images done on the post-WWII scene including those contracted for by the Military Intelligence Section, G-2, in 1945; and fifty images covering Russian/Soviet uniforms from 1921-46, with emphasis on the post-war era. Size:9"x12"•190color images•200pp. ISBN:0-7643-1320-7•hard•$49.95 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• Schiffer LTD Uniforms&EquipmentoftheCzaristRussian ArmedForcesinWWI:AStudyinPeriodPho- tos S.A.Coil.Inadditiontoaremarkableselectionof studiophotos,stunningcandidphotosoffront-oviki, orfrontlinetroops,offeranauthenticviewoftrench and battlefield life. Each photo has been carefully chosenandresearchedtoofferthereaderdetailed 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 developmentof theSovietWWIIflag rankparade uniform. Size:9"x12"•360color/bwphotos•272pp. ISBN:0-7643-2229-X•hard•$79.95 WorldWar II Parade Uniforms of the Soviet 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 WorldWarIIParadeUniformsofthe SovietUnion ,Volumes 1 & 2 has been produced for interested readers. It features both books in a handsome slip- case, perfect for the dedicatedcollector orasagift.It isavailablefora limitedtime only,andshouldbeordereddirectlyfrom thepublisherbyphone(610-593-1777)or on thewebatwww.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, design and use of camouflage field uniforms of the Soviet Union and Russia. This excellent referencecontains factualand interestingmaterial 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 political, 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 WatchCompanywristwatches thataccompanied USArmy troops inWorldWar I.Thewristwatches 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, crystal guards, and watch movements. 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 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 ImperialJapaneseGoodLuckFlags 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 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