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Lieutenant Emory Reports: A Reprint of Lieutenant W.H. Emory's Notes of a Military Reconnoissance

Lieutenant Emory Reports: A Reprint of Lieutenant W.H. Emory's Notes of a Military Reconnoissance

by Emory, Lieutenant W.H.

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Used - Good Condition
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No dustjacket
Published
1951
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Hardcover with yellow covers and blue spine
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With an introduction and nores by Ross Calvin.
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The Remains of Company D: A Story of the Great War

The Remains of Company D: A Story of the Great War

by Nelson, James Carl

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Fine/As New Condition
Edition
First Printing
Published
2009
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Hardcover with dustjacket
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The author herein sets out to pursue the history of his grandfather's small First World War infantry unit.
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A Chill in the Air: An Italian War Diary, 1939-1940

A Chill in the Air: An Italian War Diary, 1939-1940

by Origo, Iris

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First Printing
Published
2017
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Bound in pictorial paper
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This is an exciting and moving first hand account of the early days of the Second World War.
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To the End of the Earth: The US Army and the Downfall of Japan, 1945

To the End of the Earth: The US Army and the Downfall of Japan, 1945

by McManus, John C.

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Very Good Dustjacket
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Published
2023
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Hardcover with dustjacket
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This is the third and final volume of McManus' trilogy on the US Army in the Pacific War.
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The Madam and the Spymaster: The Secret History of the Most Famous Brothel in Wartime Berlin

The Madam and the Spymaster: The Secret History of the Most Famous Brothel in Wartime Berlin

by Jones, Nigel; Brunner, Urs; and Dr. Julia Schrammel

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Used - Very Good Condition
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Very Good Dustjacket
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First Printing
Published
2023
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Hardcover with dustjacket
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This book contains little known stories from the Second World War of the ancient art of seduction being used to obtain military and political secrets, in a brother run by Kitty Schmidt under the direction of Reinhard Heydrich.
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Nazi Sex Spies: True Stories of Seduction, Subterfuge and State Secrets

Nazi Sex Spies: True Stories of Seduction, Subterfuge and State Secrets

by Cimino, Al

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Published
2020
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This book contains little known stories from the Second World War of the ancient art of seduction being used to obtain military and political secrets.
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Area 51: An Uncensored History of America's Top Secret Military Base

Area 51: An Uncensored History of America's Top Secret Military Base

by Jacobsen, Annie

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Used - Good with slight cover wear
Published
2011
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Bound in pictorial paper
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This is a comprehensive insight into one of America's most secret areas, also rumored to be the home of capured extraterrestrial craft and beings.
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The Bomber Mafia: A Dream, a Temptation, and the Longest Night of the Second World War

The Bomber Mafia: A Dream, a Temptation, and the Longest Night of the Second World War

by Gladwell, Malcolm

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Used - Very Good Condition
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Very Good Dustjacket
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First Printing
Published
2021
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Hardcover with dustjacket
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This is the story of a group of people from around the world who sought to develop precision bombing in World War Two and diminish civilian casualties.
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F.N.G.

F.N.G.

by Bodey, Donald

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Used - Good Condition
Published
1987
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Mass Market Paperback With Pictorial Cover
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A realistic novel of the Vietnam war.
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Fujita - Flying Samurai: His Aerial Bombing of the Continental United States in World War II - Documentary

Fujita - Flying Samurai: His Aerial Bombing of the Continental United States in World War II - Documentary

by Webber, Bert and Margie

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Used - Very Good Condition
Published
2000
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Bound in pictorial paper
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This is a fascinating account of a little known event in the Second World War.
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Battles Won and Lost: Great Campaigns of World War II

Battles Won and Lost: Great Campaigns of World War II

by Baldwin, Hanson W.

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Used - Very Good Condition
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Very Good Dustjacket
Published
1966
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Hardcover with dustjacket
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This is an excellent history of some of the major battles of the Second World War.
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OSS: The Secret History of America's First Central Intelligence Agency

OSS: The Secret History of America's First Central Intelligence Agency

by Smith, Richard Harris

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Edition
First Edition
Published
2005
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Bound as a large formatl paperback
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This is the story of the Office of Strategic Services.
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Indians and Bureaucrats: Administering the Reservation Policy During the Civil War

Indians and Bureaucrats: Administering the Reservation Policy During the Civil War

by Danziger, Edmund Jefferson, Jr.

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Used - Very Good Condition
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Complete dustjacket with some wear
Published
1974
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Hardcover with dustjacket
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There is a former owner's name on the front endsheet.
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The Terrible Hours: The Man Behind the Greatest Submarine Rescue in History

The Terrible Hours: The Man Behind the Greatest Submarine Rescue in History

by Maas, Peter

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Used - Very Good Condition
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Very Good Dustjacket
Published
1999
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Hardcover with dustjacket
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This is the amazing story of the sinking of the Squalus and the efforts made by Charles "Swede" Momsen to rescue the crew.
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Over Lord: General Pete Quesada and the Triumph of Tactical Air Power in World War II

Over Lord: General Pete Quesada and the Triumph of Tactical Air Power in World War II

by Hughes, Thomas Alexander

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Used - Very Good Condition
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Very Good Dustjacket
Edition
First Edition
Published
1995
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Hardcover with dustjacket
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The Duel: 10 May-31 July 1940: The Eighty-Day Struggle Between Churchill and Hitler

The Duel: 10 May-31 July 1940: The Eighty-Day Struggle Between Churchill and Hitler

by Lukacs, John

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Used - Very Good Condition
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Very Good Dustjacket
Edition
First Edition
Published
1991
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Hardcover with dustjacket
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This book examines the early days of the Second World War when Britain came very close to losing the struggle.
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Underground in Berlin: A Young Woman's Extraordinary Tale of Survival in the Heart of Nazi Germany

Underground in Berlin: A Young Woman's Extraordinary Tale of Survival in the Heart of Nazi Germany

by Simon, Marie Jalowicz

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Used - Fine Condition
Jacket Condition
Fine Dustjacket
Edition
First Edition
Published
2014
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Hardcover with dustjacket
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This is the story of a young Jewish woman's survival in the heart of Nazi Germany.
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Last Stand! Famous Battles Against the Odds

Last Stand! Famous Battles Against the Odds

by Perrett, Bryan

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Fine Dustjacket
Published
1995
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Hardcover with dustjacket
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This book explores the tactics and results o lopsided military battles.
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The Oxford Illustrated History of the Royal Navy

The Oxford Illustrated History of the Royal Navy

by Hill, J.R.

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Used - Very Good Condition
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Very Good Dustjacket
Edition
First Edition
Published
1995
Binding
Hardcover with dustjacket
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This is a comprehensive and well illustrated history of Great Britain's Royal Navy.
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Why the Allies Won

Why the Allies Won

by Overy, Richard

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Edition
First Edition
Published
1995
Binding
Hardcover with dustjacket
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This book explores how the Allies, after being almost defeated, were able to out-maneuver Hitler and Japan and achieve victory.
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