Images of War Books

$1995 Each These heavily-illustrated titles examine many different aspects of armed combat, including battles, aircraft, warships, and much more. Terrific resources for history bu s and modelers alike! 7½"x 9½", softcover. SAVE UP TO 25% Essex Class Aircraft Carriers 1943-1991 Marriot. During World War II, Essex-class carriers were at the center of the powerful task groups that could put up hundreds of aircraft to support forces on the ground. Included are dramatic action shots of naval aircraft that were launched from their flight decks, including Hellcat and Corsair fighters that took on the Japanese, and the carrier-borne jets that flew over Korea and Vietnam. 176 pages 200+ B&W photos. #111230 Reg: $24.95 Great War Fighter Aces Franks. The lifespan of the fighter pilot was notoriously brief during World War I and, as such, only the bravest of men took to the skies. Lavishly illustrated, this volume examines pilots who achieved "ace" status during the first two years of the war. You'll meet such pioneers as Manfred von Richthofen, Albert Ball, Lionel Rees, Wilhelm Frankl, Stanley Dallas, and many others. 168 pages, 170 illustrations. #36483 Reg: $24.95 Battleships: WWII Evolution of the Big Guns Kaplan. Climb aboard the final U.S. battleships, the USS Iowa, New Jersey, Wisconsin, and Missouri, and examine their technology, design, and operations, while also visiting the massive American and German naval yards where some of these iconic ships were constructed. Numerous international battleships are also analyzed, including the Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, Warspite, Tirpitz, and Yamato. 144 pages, B&W photos throughout. #M106872 Reg: $24.95 Battleships of the United States Navy – Green. Sailing the seas for nearly a century, U.S. battleships made their presence felt in engagements from the Spanish-American War to Desert Storm. Filled with detailed photographs, this pictorial essay is a wonderful overview of the U.S. Navy's once-daunting battleship eet. 192 pages, 150 B&W photographs. #M106781 Reg: $24.95 Hitler’s Artillery 1939-45 Seidler. This pictorial guide examines the many lethal artillery pieces used by the Nazis. The 10.5cm infantry gun, 15cm field howitzer, and 21cm mortars are among the highlights featured in this volume, which shows these powerful weapons on the battlefields in Poland, France, Italy, North Africa, the Balkans, and of course, Russia. 160 pages, 250+ B&W photos. #100729 Reg: $24.95

U.S. Marine Corps in the Second World War Green. This title produces a comprehensive pictorial timeline of the U.S. Marine Corps' vital roles during WWII. In addition, experts describe the full range of Corps' weaponry, as well as their organization, tactics and fighting doctrine. 224 pages, 250 B&W photos. #106795 Reg: $22.95 The Phantom F-4 Bowman. The Phantom was a long-range all-weather fighter produced for the U.S. Navy. This title examines its service history and the various combat missions it has been involved in. It was one of America's leading aircraft during the Vietnam War, and it flew in the Middle East with numerous air forces. 144 pages, 120 photos. #706357 Reg: $24.95

United States Naval Aviation 1911-2014 Green. A comprehensive historical guide tracking the entire century-long timeline of U.S. Naval aviation, this volume examines everything from float planes to Super Hornets. Readers will be treated to hundreds of exciting photographs from World War I, World War II, the Vietnam War, and today's advanced fighters. 184 pages, 250 photos. #700505 Reg: $24.95 Early Jet Fighters 19441954: The Soviet Union and Europe – Marriott. This title describes jet ghter development in Europe and the Soviet Union in the late stages of and after World War II. Several of the most famous jet fighters are analyzed in the expert text, including the Messerschmitt Me262, the Heinkel He162, the MiGs 15, 17 and 19, the Dassault Ouragan and the Saab J29. 160 pages, 200 B&W photos. #707259 Reg: $26.95 The Vought F4U Corsair Bowman. First flown in 1940, the prototype Vought F4U Corsair instantly became the fastest fighter in the world and the fastest U.S. aircraft of any description. Powered by a huge 18-cylinder Pratt and Whitney Double Wasp engine, the first Corsairs were capable of 417mph. 128 pages, 120 photos. #707260 Reg: $24.95 The French Air Force in the First World War Sumner. The French Air Force of the First World War developed as fast as the British and German air forces, yet its history is often forgotten. The ghter pilots play a leading role in the story, though their fame tends to distract attention from the ordinary airmen who formed the body of the air force throughout the war years, including bomber and recon pilots. 160 pages, 200 photos. #707261 Reg: $26.95 The RAF Air-Sea Rescue Service in the Second World War – Franks. At the start of WWII, the RAF had no efficient means to rescue airmen downed over water. The solution was the Supermarine Walrus, an amphibian airplane that could land on both sea and land. 144 pages, 170 photos. #707262 Reg: $24.95 Luftwaffe Bombers in the Blitz 1940-1941 Saunders. This title is a photo-guided tour of German bomber aircraft during the Blitz of 194041. The images cover the entirety of the Blitz, and also depict losses across Britain. Each section has a short introduction, and the images include those of shot down aircraft, photographs of pilots, and more. 176 pages, 150 B&W photos. #707263 Reg: $24.95 Aircraft Salvage in the Battle of Britain and the Blitz – Saunders. This title is filled with images of the work of RAF and civilian salvage squads during the Battle of Britain, the Blitz, and beyond. The images will depict losses across Britain, both RAF and German, during this period. 144 pages, 140+ photos. #707264 Reg: $24.95