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The Paci c

The Complete Series A heart-stopping 10-part series, The Paci c brings viewers to the Pacific Theater as they follow a trio of relatable Marines attempting to navigate their way through combat. See all of the historic ghting including the rst clash with the Japanese at Guadalcanal, the ing the rst clash with the Japanese at Guadalcanal, the haunting rainforests of Cape Gloucester, the killing elds haunting rainforests of Cape Gloucester, the killing elds of IwoJima and Okinawa, and the uneasy return home after V-J Day. 8 hrs. 50 min. on 6 discs. Also includes special features. #109234 $49.95

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This set replicates a

B-25 Mitchell bomber own by Lt.Col. James Doolittle and

Lt. Richard Cole of the 34th Bomb Squadron, USS Hornet, own during the famous Tokyo raid, April 18, 1942. Features include rotating propellers, opening bomb doors, opening canopy, retracting landing gear, moveable tail and wing aps, and includes 2 pilot gures. 725 pieces, 20" wingspan. #706867 $69.95

Hump Drivers

An American Pilot's Account of Flying over the Himalayas during WWII LaVove. This title is a vivid account of one man’s experience as a “Hump Driver,” a pilot who transported people, supplies, and ordnance over the Himalayan mountains between Assam, India, and China. With detailed drawings and honest, relatable narratives, these war stories are presented in a way that the reader will be left with respect for the pilots and their crews who dealt with poor-quality food, unsanitary facilities, harsh weather, and malfunctioning communications equipment in a strange land. 192 pages, 43 B&W illustrations, 6"x 9", hardcover. #112035 $24.95

U.S. Naval Kits

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These plastic kits replicate U.S. Naval vessels that were used in World War II. They feature authentic decals and paint schemes, realistic surface details and weaponry, and display stands. Assembly required. D enlisted men took part in this remarkable 3-Feet Long!

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A: USS Melvin DD-680 “Blue Devil” 1/125 scale. Skill level 3, 36" long. #102222 Reg: $129.95 $79.95 B: NEW! U.S. Navy Landing Ship Medium 1/144 scale. 414 pieces, skill level 4, 17½" long. #112057 $59.95 C: Patrol Torpedo Boat PT-588/PT-57 1/72 scale. 176 pieces, skill level 4, 13½" long. #110035 $39.95 D: Flower Class Corvette – 1/144 scale. Skill level 3, 17" long. #101188 $69.95

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USS Hornet (CV-8) Kit Doolittle Raid

A replica of the Yorktown-class aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV-8) as she appeared during the Doolittle Raid on April 18, 1942, this 1/200 scale, plastic kit – which measures more than 4-feet long! – will make an impressive addition to your U.S. Navy collection. You get a one-piece, full hull; an incredibly detailed superstructure with the option to build “early” or “late” radar masts; realistic armament, including eight 5-inch guns (with metal barrels!); ve F4F Wildcats, ve SBD-3 Dauntlesses, eight TBD-1 Devastators, and 16 B-25 Mitchells; plenty of photo-etched metal parts; metal anchor chains; Devastators, and 16 B-25 Mitchells; plenty of photo-etched metal parts; metal anchor chains; authentic markings; and more. 49½" long; 1,290+ parts, skill level 3. #95487 authentic markings; and more. 49½" long; 1,290+ parts, skill level 3. $499.95

B-25 Mitchell Building Block Set

B-25 Mitchell bomber own by Lt.Col. James Doolittle and Lt. Richard Cole of the 34

The Doolittle Raid

The First Air Attack Against Japan, Against Japan, April 1942 April 1942 Grehan. On April 1, 1942, less than four 1942, less than four months after the months after the attack on Pearl attack on Pearl Harbor, sixteen specially Harbor, sixteen specially modi ed B-25 bombers modi ed B-25 bombers took to the skies to exact retribution by took to the skies to exact retribution by bombing Tokyo. Led by Lt. Col. “Jimmy” bombing Tokyo. Led by Lt. Col. “Jimmy” Doolittle, seventy-one officers and 130 Doolittle, seventy-one officers and 130 enlisted men took part in this remarkable operation that lifted American spirits and made Japanese leadership rethink their strategies. 144 pages, 140 B&W photographs, 7½"x 9½", softcover. #112030 $19.95

Doolittle Bust

James “Jimmy” Harold Doolittle, an aviation Doolittle, an aviation pioneer and reserve pioneer and reserve officer in the Air Corps, officer in the Air Corps, was awarded a Medal of Honor as Medal of Honor as commander of the Doolittle Raid – a retaliatory Raid – a retaliatory air raid on the Japanese following Japanese following the attack on Pearl the attack on Pearl Harbor. Pay tribute to Harbor. Pay tribute to this American hero this American hero with this bust statue, featuring a bronze with this bust statue, featuring a bronze patina hand nish over a resin construction and a display base. 5¾"x 9". #703800 $39.95

IJN LIMITED EDITION Battleship Yamato 80th Anniversary Kit

This 1/450 scale, limited edition plastic kit replicates the Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Yamato, the agship of the combined eet and, along with her sister ship, Musashi, was the heaviest and most powerfully-armed battleship ever constructed. Specially released for the 80th anniversary of the launch in 1941, it features authentic decals, detailed deck and superstructure, realistic main guns and weaponry, aircraft for display on deck, and includes a display base. Assembly required, 282 pieces, skill level 4, 23" long. #112019 $119.95

Know Your Enemy: Japan!

Know Your Enemy: Japan! uses newsreels, reenactments, and captured enemy footage to create an appalling wartime document that was considered too incendiary for wide release. Initially meant to be part of director Frank Capra’s Why We Fight documentary series, it was intended to prepare American soldiers for Operation Downfall, the forthcoming invasion of Japan. Seen today, Know Your Enemy: Japan! is a jaw-dropping piece of xenophobic propaganda that illustrates just how far we’ve come since the end of WWII. 1 hr. 23 min. #105229 $16.95

5-Piece Japanese Invasion Note Collection

As the Japanese Empire spread throughout Southeast Asia in the early Southeast Asia in the early days of the war, the government issued special currency days of the war, the government issued special currency Authentic WWII Artifact! for the various nations it conquered. Now you can for the various nations it conquered. Now you can own ve of those Imperial Japanese Government own ve of those Imperial Japanese Government currency notes: a 5 Yen note (China), 10 dollar note (Malaya), 10 Rupee note (Myanmar), 5 cent note (Netherlands note (Malaya), 10 Rupee note (Myanmar), 5 cent note (Netherlands Indies), and a 10 Peso note (Philippines). They arrive lightly circulated in an informative presentation folder. #104576 $29.95

Yamato – Flagship of the Japanese Imperial Navy Knowles. The Yamato and her sister ship, the Musashi, were the heaviest and most powerfully armed battleships ever constructed. Built amongst a shroud of secrecy and SAVE deception, she was present at a number of engagements including the Battle of Midway and the Battle of the 20% Philippine Sea. Despite having been designed to engage and sink enemy surface vessels, the Yamato would only re her unrivaled 18.1 inch guns at an enemy surface target on one occasion, in October, 1944 during the Battle of Leyte Gulf. 224 pages, 76 B&W photos, 6¾"x 9¾", hardcover. #112050 Reg: $49.95 $39.95

Japanese Naval Warship Photo Albums

Todaka, ed. Each album in The Japanese Naval Warship photo album A series contains o cial photographs taken by the Kure Maritime Museum, as well as those taken by private individuals. These pictorial records document the main types of Japanese vessels, from battleships to submarines, based on the best images C from Shizuo Fukui, a former Imperial Japanese Navy commander and technician. 232-240 pages,B&W photos throughout, 11¾"x 8¼", hardcover. $79.95 each A: Aircraft Carriers and Seaplane Carriers #112036 B: Destroyers #112037 C: Submarines and Submarine C: Submarines and Submarine Depot Ships #112038 Depot Ships #112038 Series features rare and neverbefore-published photographs!

Buy All Three – Save $40! #112039 $199.85

USS Missouri Kit

A replica of the legendary legendary Iowa-class Iowa-class battleship battleship USS Missouri USS Missouri (BB-63) – nicknamed the (BB-63) – nicknamed the “Mighty Mo” – as she appeared during “Mighty Mo” – as she appeared during the Japanese surrender on September 2, 1945, this 1/535 scale, plastic kit features the Japanese surrender on September 2, 1945, this 1/535 scale, plastic kit features a one-piece hull, rotating turrets and nine elevating guns; full armament, two U.S. Navy seaplanes on movable catapults; authentic markings and ags; and a display stand. 20" long; 75 parts, skill level 2. #9173 $29.95

USS Missouri (BB-63) Framed Print with Deck Piece

Own a piece of World War II history! This print captures the USS Missouri (BB-63) ring its 16-inch guns in stunning black and white, matted to include a piece of authentic teak wood from the deck. In August, 1945, the Missouri provided crucial defense against kamikaze attacks until Japan’s ultimate military defeat. Most notably, it was aboard the Missouri (on the tary defeat. Most notably, it was aboard the Missouri (on the very deck included in this frame), on September 2, 1945, that the Japanese signed their surrender in front of the representatives of all nine Allied nations. Certi cate of authenticity is included for the teak deck piece. 16½"x 13½". #112051 $129.95

The Final Betrayal

MacArthur and the Tragedy of Japanese POWs Felton. Between the unconditional surrender of Japan on August 14, 1945, and the formal Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri on September 2, General MacArthur expressly forbade any Allied forces from liberating Japaneseoccupied territories. Vice Admiral Lord Mountbatten, commanding Allied forces in Southeast Asia, protested against this policy, believing that pandering to MacArthur’s vanity and ego would mean condemning many starving and sick prisoners to death. 192 pages, 16 pages of B&W photographs, 6"x 9½", hardcover. #112052 $29.95

1/6 SCALE

White/Blue Navy Sailor Uniform

World War II U.S. Destroyer Commander Figure

This 1/6 scale articulating gure replicates a WWII U.S. gure replicates a WWII U.S. Navy Destroyer Commander. Navy Destroyer Commander. It comes with many accessories including 3 pairs of hands, naval uniform, an academy bridge coat, a leather coat, M1 helmet, visor cap, life jacket, watch, and binoculars. 12" tall. #111521 $199.95

Images of War

Green. These heavily-illustrated volumes take an upclose look at U.S. Navy destroyers and submarines. Terri c resources for naval enthusiasts, historians, and modelers alike! 250 photos, 7½"x 9½", softcover. $19.95 each United States Navy Destroyers – This title looks at the role played by destroyers in the U.S. Navy since the rst order of 16 in 1898. It covers destroyer types in all major con icts, including the popular WWII Fletcher-class, and the modern stealth-shaped Arleigh Burke-class. 208 pages. #111999 United States Navy Submarines 1900-2019 – This title examines many U.S. Navy submarine classes, including those deployed in WWII, and the post-WWII nuclear-powered subs. 224 pages. #110310in WWII, and the post-WWII nuclear-powered subs. 224 pages. Perfect for reenactments or a costume, this cotton/polyester blend sailor uniform features a large blue and white large blue and white collar, and blue and collar, and blue and white cu s with anchorwhite cu s with anchorthemed gold buttons. themed gold buttons. #112031

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Navy-Type Peacoats

Reminiscent of peacoats worn by U.S. coats worn by U.S. Navy sailors, these Navy sailors, these heavy-weight, woolheavy-weight, woolblended coats feablended coats feature a quilted nylon ture a quilted nylon liner, a doublebreasted front, two vertical hand-warming M, L, XL: $99.95 pockets, an 2XL, 3XL: $104.95 inner pocket, and a centervent. and a centervent. Navy Blue #M404251 #M404251 Black #104655 Black #104655

WWII USS Wahoo Submarine Building Block Model

The USS Wahoo (SS-238) was a Gato-class submarine that took part in battles in the Pacific in World War II. Pacific in World War II. Historic sources claim it sunk 20 Japanese ships. This 1/144 Historic sources claim it sunk 20 Japanese ships. This 1/144 scale building block model replicates the historic sub and features realistic deck and surface details, movable rudder, cannon, and propeller, and includes a display base with nameplate. cannon, and propeller, and includes a display base with nameplate. Assembly required, 700 pieces, 26" long. #112047 $59.95

Forever a Sailor Facemask

Make a bold statement with this with this patriotic facemask! Made of 100% polyester, with adjustable straps. Machine washable, and these colors don't run, either! #111212 $12.95

U.S. Navy Seal Stars & Stripes T-Shirt

U.S. Navy Gunboats 1885-1945

Herder. For more than half a century, American gunboats were the ships often responsible for policing small crises, and provided deterrence and fast-response capabilities around the world. They were often the United States’ most visible military presence in far- ung lands, mainly the Far East, with the Yangtze Patrol being the most famous example. Gunboat service overseas was typically exotic, and the sailors’ lives were often exciting and unpredictable. This title examines the types and service records of gunboats from the Yangtze era through World War II. 48 pages, images throughout, 7½"x 9¾", softcover. #112048 $16.95 This patriotic navy blue t-shirt features a large U.S. Navy emblem on the back in the colors of Back the stars and stripes. It also features an eagle and anchor on the left crest. Made of 100% pre-shrunk cotton. #112034

M, L, XL: $19.95 2XL, 3XL: $21.95

SEABEES Activated on March 5, 1942, the U.S. Navy “Seabees” – named for the initials “CB,” or Construction Battalions – are responsible for paving roads and airstrips, bulldozing debris, and building airbases. During WWII, more than 325,000 Americans served as Seabees, and they remain an integral part of the Navy with their can-do motto: “We Build. We Fight.” Navy with their can-do motto: “We Build. We Fight.” Seabees Caps – Show off your can-do spirit with one of these Seabees caps! They feature with one of these Seabees caps! They feature high-de nition embroidery on the crown high-de nition embroidery on the crown and bill, and are adjustable with a hook and bill, and are adjustable with a hook and loop closure. One size fits most. $18.95 each A A: NEW! Seabees Can Do #112011 B: Seabees Bulldozer #101776 Seabees Can Do #112011 B: Seabees Bulldozer #101776 B

Flag – Featuring the Seabees’ “fighting bee” logo, which was designed by Frank Lafrate in 1942, this screened polyester ag includes reinforced edging and brass grommets. 5'x 3'. #M650594 $18.95

U.S. Navy Seabees Camo-Lined Hoodie – This extra-comfortable hoodie boldly features the Seabees logo and has a camou age lining in the hood for added warmth and style. Made of a soft cotton/ polyester blend, it also features a zippered media pocket in the top of the front pouch. #112012

Seabees “Born to Build” T-Shirt – Celebrating the U.S. Navy Seabees, this military t-shirt honors the construction battaIion. 100% cotton. #110389 Back

3-Piece Seabees 3-Piece Seabees Patch Set – Pay tribute to the U.S. Navy with to the U.S. Navy with this 3-piece patch set this 3-piece patch set featuring the famous featuring the famous Seabees logo. 3"- 5" wide. #110406 $16.95

M, L, XL: $17.95 2XL, 3XL: $19.95

Facemask – Show o your “Can Do!” spirit with this Seabees facemask! Made of a soft polyester blend, it includes adjustable straps for a comfortable fit. Machine washable. #111617 $12.95

Battle of Iwo Jima American forces invaded the island of Iwo Jima on February 19, 1945, and the ensuing ve weeks of combat between the United States Marine Corps and the Imperial Army of Japan were some of the bloodiest in World War II, with American forces ultimately capturing the small island.

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Iwo Jima: From Combat to Comrades This lm chronicles dual riveting stories: the iconic battle and a historic reunion, with former warriors setting foot together on the black sands of Iwo Jima 70 years later. 1 hr. #112049 $24.95

LIMITED EDITION

Iwo Jima

Figures B C Two Marines 1/30 SCALE stand over their D A vanquished foes. A Marine E handler leans down to congratulate his cross-breed companion. These 1/30 scale metal gures recreate an entire Iwo Jima combat scene. Made with eraappropriate details, they’re hand-painted for added realism. 2½" tall. A: Souvenir Collector D: 2-Piece Dead #108928 $49 Japanese #1 #106486 $79 B: Bare-Chested Marine E: 2-Piece Dead #108929 $49 Japanese #2 #106487 $79 C: Marine War Dog #107203 $55 Made in the USA.

Iwo Jima Flag Raising Metal Signs

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These metal signs display renditions of one of the most iconic images in American history. iconic images in American history. They include mounting holes for easy hanging. $19.95 each A: “Uncommon Valor” – 18"x 12". #105708 B: War Bonds – 12½"x 16". #M601029

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Marines

Globe Logo T-Shirt

Back This patriotic tee boldly displays the Marines globe logo on the back and their slogan and logo on the front. Featuring purposefully-$19.95 distressed graphics for 2XL, 3XL: a vintage look, it’s made $21.95 of 100% pre-shrunk cotton. #112032

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