Allied-Axis The Photo Journal of the Second World War German 15cm Gun – Part One, with walk around105mm Howitzer M2A1.50 Caliber Multiple Gun Carriage M5575mm Pack Howitzer M1A1Japanese Type 95 TankCannone de 90/53 on Autocarro Pesante Lancia 3/30
The “Royal New Zealand Air Force” book by J. M. S. Ross is a nonfiction military history from the World War II period. Part of the “Official History Series” published by The Battery Press in 1993, this hardcover book is intended for adult audiences interested in military and war topics. Focusing on the Royal New Zealand Air Force during WWII, the book provides a detailed narrative of the planes, personnel, and operations of this key military branch. Written in English, this book is a valuable addition to military history enthusiasts’ collections.
The Recapture of Guam by O. R. Lodge. Battery Press reprint edition:1991 248 pages. 97 photos/drawings. 34 maps. Trim Size: 8 1/2″ by 11″ hardcover with dustjacket ISBN: 160-1 Summary:Originally published in the 1950s by the USMC Historical Branch, this is an official USMC campaign history. While it records primarily the 3rd Marine Division and the 1st Provisional Marine Brigade, it also includes details on the 77th Infantry Division.
The Papuan Campaign, The Buna-Sanananda Operation by the Historical Branch U.S. Army. Battery Press reprint edition:1989. 136 pages. 23 photos/drawings. 7 maps. Trim Size: 6″ by 9″ hardcover ISBN: 138-5 Summary:Originally published by the War Department as part of the American Forces in Action Series.
Freely I Served by Major General Stanislaw Sosabowski. 220 pages, 11 photos, 4 maps, dustjacket, new condition. Offered is the early 1980s Battery Press reprint of the late 1940s original edition. Includes new photos not found in original British edition. Story of the Polish Parachute Brigade which served under the British at Arnhem.
This book is a valuable addition to any military enthusiast’s collection. It provides a comprehensive account of Marine Aviation in the Philippines during World War II, with a focus on the experiences of Major Charles W. Biggs, Jr.
Battery Press reprint edition 387 pages. 54 photos/drawings.
Marine Aviation in the Philippines by Charles W. Boggs, Jr. Battery Press reprint edition:1991 184 pages. 53 photos/drawings. 13 maps. Trim Size: 8 1/2″ by 11″ hardcover with dustjacket ISBN: 168-7 Summary:Originally published in 1951 by the USMC Historical Branch as an official campaign history. This is an account of the little known operations in the close support role of the 1st Marine Air Wing in the Philippines 1944-45. They played a key role at Leyte and went on to provide support for th Army on Luzon, Zamboanaga, Jolo, Malabang, the Southern Visayas and the Sulu Archi
The Defense of the United Kingdom by Basil Collier. Battery Press reprint edition:1995. 688 pages. 30 photos/drawings. 32 maps. Trim Size: 6 1/8″ by 9 1/4″ hardcover ISBN: 212-8 Summary:Originally published in 1957 this is a reprint of the British official Tri-Service account of the defence of the home islands. It begins with the re-armament in the 1930’s, the plans for the RAF, the Battle of Britain, the counter plans against the planned German invasion. Collier then studies the German bomber offensives, especially the night raids and the V-l and V-2 rocket attacks.
The War at Sea, Volume III, Part II by Captain S.W. Roskill, RN (Ret.). Battery Press reprint edition:1994. 632 pages. 25 photos/drawings. 18 maps. Trim Size: 6 1/8″ by 9 1/4″ hardcover ISBN: 210-1 Summary:A reprint of the last volume of the detailed British Official History which chronicles the operations of the Royal Navy and Commonwealth forces during WW 2. This volume covers lst June l944 to 14th August 1945.
