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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•256pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-4345-2•hard•$59.99
WWII Ghosts: Artifacts Can Talk Richard
J. Kimmel. The ghosts of WWII are talking. Join
a study of paranormal archaeology and latent
energy that features fifty-two wartime artifacts,
such as an SS Totenkopf Honor Ring, a Japanese
gas mask remnant and pistol, and a bloodstained
certificate. Pendulum dowsing, psychometry,
electronic voiceprints, and psychic intervention
help to explain that the artifacts relate amazing
and haunting stories.
Size:6”x9”•52bwphotos•192pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-3159-6•soft•$14.99
Military Response to UFO Activity Stephen
Cox. This collection of UFO reports from pilots,
astronauts, and other government officials will
prove to you that UFOs are not only real, but have
been here for a long time. Take an in-depth look at
the US Government’s reactions to UFO phenomena
since 1947. Find out what happens when military
aircraft fire upon a UFO and whether these aircraft
are a threat to our National security. Be there with
military and civilian pilots, military personnel,
and others who have had encounters with UFOs.
Size:6”x9”•26bwphotos•160pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-4062-8•soft•$16.99
Fraternally Yours: Identify Fraternal Groups
and Their EmblemsPeter Swift Seibert. A look at
the rich and diverse heritage of American fraternal
societies from the late-1800s through present
times. Focusing upon larger organizations of the
goldenage, thisbookcovers thebasicsymbolsand
emblems of groups as diverse as the Freemasons,
Odd Fellows, Redmen, Knights of Columbus, Elks,
Knights of Pythias, and even the Ku Klux Klan.
Size:6”x9”•163colorphotos•128pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-4060-4•hard•$19.99
America’s Patriotic Holidays: An Illustrated
History John Wesley Thomas and Sandra Lynn
Thomas. America’s patriotism comes alive in this
beautifully illustrated, in-depth look at the history
of all six federal holidays plus Flag Day. From
the songs patriotism inspired to commemorating
each year the birthdays of Presidents Washington
and Lincoln, this look back into the history of the
U.S. is bound to be filled with nostalgic memories
of yesteryear.
Size:8.5”x11”•691color/bwphotos•192pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-4190-8•soft•$29.99
WWI Posters Gary A. Borkan. This
book illustrates over 450 WWI posters
that were produced in the U.S., Canada,
and Europe and considerable attention to
issues relevant to collectors: condition,
conservation, display, and value.
Size:8.5”x11”•460colorphotos•240pp.
ISBN:0-7643-1516-1•hard•$49.95
Soldiers of the White Sun: The Chinese
Army at War • 1931-49 Philip Jowett. The
Chinese Nationalist Army was at war almost
continuously from 1931 until 1949 fighting first
against the invading Japanese Imperial Army until
1945. This was followed by a four-year civil war
in which the Nationalist Army fought the Chinese
Communists until its final defeat in 1949. This new
book presents in a large number of period images
the history of the Chinese Nationalist Army and
its campaigns.
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
War Paint: Tattoo Culture & the
Armed Forces Kyle Cassidy. Thousands of
soldiers have chosen to commemorate their
military service through tattoos, yet military
tattoos go far beyond the usual anchor and
eagle clichés, and are often as complex and
varied as the military experience. For the
first time, documentary photographer Kyle
Cassidyhassoughtoutveteranswhomarked
their military service with a tattoo and they
are shown here in all their glory.
Size:11”x8.5”•159photos•176pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-4086-4•hard•$34.99
Military Flash Spider Webb. This col-
lection of historic flashboards is a tribute
to those who served their countries; a
sentimental look at body art available in
the early 20th Century; and an exciting
examination of bold designs that have
stood the test of time. Perforated pages
allow you to remove pages and hang them
on the wall of your studio.
Size:12”x9”•85color flashsheets•80pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-1538-1•soft•$25.00
The U. S. Naval Academy: in Postcards
Randall W. Bannister. Through images on
over 475 postcards produced between
1900-30, also the golden age of picture
postcards, this book lets you see what
the Academy and life there were like when
midshipmen with names like Nimitz, Halsey,
King, Spruance, Mitscher and Burke.
Size:8.5”x11”•476colorphotos•196pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-3108-4•hard•$39.99
Florida At War Donald Spencer. Visit the many
forts and camps that were built to protect and
develop the state, including Fort Caroline, Castillo
de San Marcos, Fort Myers, and Camp Blanding.
See how the major wars of our time, including
World Wars I and II, impacted the Sunshine State.
Size:8.5”x11”•256color/bwphotos•192pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-3714-7•hard•$34.99
Weapons of Warriors: Famous
Antique Swords of the Near East
Diehl/Hampe. the most renowned, pres-
tigious, and historical Arabic and Turkish
swords from the 12th through the 19th
century. Every sword is professionally
photographed in the highest resolution
and presented in multiple angles, many
in life size across four pages to provide
the reader with the most detailed Vview.
Size:11.5”x9”•300colorphotos•352pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-4116-8•hard•$99.99
Officer Swords of the German Navy 1806-
1945 Stefanski & Stefanski. This book details the
swords worn by German naval officers and NCOs
from 1806-1945. The authors provide new info on
the legendary Fürstenberg Swords, on the various
models, and also provide a list of the wearers of
honorary swords from the days of the Imperial
Navy, the Reichs- and Kriegsmarine.
Size:8.5”x11”•250bw/colorphotos•176pp.
ISBN:0-7643-1674-5•hard•$59.95
WEAPONRY
Luftwaffe Gravity Knife: A History and
Analysis of the Flyer’s and Paratrooper’s
Utility Knife Mack Pattarozzi. This book provides
fellow collectors with a detailed reference on the
famed WWII Luftwaffe gravity knife and dispels
many common misconceptions about the gravity
knife’s origin, purpose, evolution and history while
thoroughly familiarizing the reader with every facet
of the gravity knife.
Size:6”x9”•220color/bwphotos•272pp.
ISBN:0-7643-2419-5•hard•$49.95
The Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife: Col-
lecting Britain’s Most Iconic Dagger
Wolfgang Peter-Michel. This book provides an
insight in the development of 20th century’s most
influential military fighting knife and its historical
background. It covers not only the basic variations
of the F-S knife but also numerous other examples
the collector may encounter.
Size:6”x9”•150color/bwphotos•160pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-3763-5•hard•$59.99
Theater Made Military Knives of WWII
Wright & Wright. This is one of the fastest grow-
ing fields of collecting in America today. These
knives are very historical. They were individually
handmade by people who wanted to contribute to
the war effort, as well as the service men who used
them. Most of these knives differ in style and have
very colorful handles.
Size:8.5”x11”•420colorphotos•264pp.
ISBN:0-7643-1390-8•hard•$59.95
Modern Knives in Combat Pohl & Schulze.
This book documents for the first time the knives,
bayonets and tools actually carried in action by
the soldiers – U.S. Marines and troops from other
countries – in Afghanistan, Iraq and the Balkans.
Pohl provides a detailed description of each of
the eighty knives along with technical specs and
background information.
Size:7”x10”•120colorphotos•192pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-3766-6•hard•$39.99
American Gladius: A Study of the M-9
Multi-Purpose Bayonet System Mack A.
Pattarozzi. The M9 has been the United States
Army’s standard bayonet for over two decades.
This book chiefly focuses on its manufacturers,
evolution, variations, accessories, and collect-
ability with the objective to spotlight only those
M9s of military issue.
Size:6”x9”•190color/bwphotos•224pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-3239-5•hard•$49.99
Bayonets of the First World War.Claude Bera
and Bernard Aubry. This detailed, concise look at
WWI bayonets presents their development and use
by all combatant countries. Images show full views
of bayonets and accessories, and a clear look at
hilts, connection points, blades, and a wide variety
of manufacturer’s markings.
Size:9”x12”•273colorphotos•80pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-4459-6•hard•$29.99
Schiffer LTD
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Brushes with War: Paintings and Draw-
ings by the Troops of World War I: The
WWHAM Collection of Original Art. Joel
R. Parkinson, Director & Curator, World War
History&ArtMuseum.Over200originalpaint-
ings, drawings, sculpture and trench art by the
combatants cover all aspects of the WWI and
mostmajorbattles.Thesewerenotprofessional
artists, but amateurs depicting their own daily
struggles as they saw them.
Size:12”x12”•236 images•240pp.
ISBN:978-0-7643-4634-7•hardcover•$69.99
