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USS Arizona (BB-39) Model

The USS Arizona was sunk during was sunk during the Japanese bombing at Pearl bombing at Pearl Harbor, killing 1,177 American officers 1,177 American officers 1/700 SCALE and crewmen. This 1/700 and crewmen. This 1/700 scale, die cast model repliscale, die cast model replicates the legendary warship. cates the legendary warship. It features an accurate paint It features an accurate paint scheme, realistic deck and superstrucscheme, realistic deck and superstructure details, a wood-look presentation stand, and a sea-wave blister for unique waterline display. 10¼" long. #701961 $69.95 Includes Two Display Bases!

Raising the Fleet

The Pearl Harbor Salvage Operation, 1941-1944 Arroyo and Cohen. One of the only titles on the subject, this lavishly illustrated book examines the salvaging e orts at Pearl Harbor in the years following the Japanese attack. Get insight on every ship’s exhaustive repair e orts, including over 20,000 hours of under-water diving, in addition to a look at the three vessels unable to be salvaged: the USS Arizona, Utah, and Oklahoma. 304 pages, 200+ B&W photos, 8½"x 11", softcover. #105593 $29.95

A6M2 Zero Models World at War Stamp Sheets

1942-44 In the early 1990s, Limited Quantities! the United States Postal Service issued 10 new stamps a year, from 1991-1995, commemorating A the 50th anniversary of American involvement in World War II. Each set includes 20 stamps (2 of each) depicting important events from that particular year, and a world map detailing key locations in the theaters of combat.

$29.95 each C

A: 1942: Into the Battle #111965 B: 1943: Turning the Tide #111966

4-pc. 1942-45 Jefferson “War Nickel” Set F-VF

C: 1944: Road to Victory #111967 Authentic Artifacts!

These 1/48 scale, Hobby Master, die cast models replicate a pair of Japanese Zeroes that took A part in the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. They feature authentic markings and paint B schemes, opening canopies revealing a detailed cockpit, optionalposition landing gear, rotating propellers, realistic ordnance loads, and a display stand. 9¾" wingspan. $97.95 each

Hawaiian Metal Signs

These beauties are bound to add a slice of paradise to any room. Made in the USA, they include mounting holes for easy hanging.

$16.95 each A

A: “Come Away with Me to Paradise”/Aloha 11¾"x16¼". #M602226

1/48 SCALE

Between 1942 and 1945, five-cent pieces replaced nickel (which was needed for armor plating) with silver. needed for armor plating) with silver. These "war nickels," which had a brighter color than the traditional nickel, included a large mint mark above Monticello. This set of four authentic coins struck between 1942 and 1945, one from each year. Comes in lightly circulated condition. ¾" diameter. #M651577 $29.95

A: Takumi Hoashi

IJN Carrier Shokaku. #981315 B: Yoshio Shiga

IJN Carrier Kaga. #981316

Made in the USA.

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Sex Education Films from World War II

During WWII, the government was worried that venereal diseases would put soldiers out of action before the Axis Powers could. They intervened and recruited some of Hollywood's biggest names to produce training films that would show the average G.I. how to avoid syphilis and gonorrhea. Shocking in their graphic nature, this film features three shorts: “Know For Sure” (1941), “Sex Hygiene” (1942), and “To the People of the United States” (1943). B&W. 1 hr. 7 min. #109584 $12.95 12.95

To Hell With Hitler

Give Hitler a sock in the jaw with one of these collectibles featuring a memorable poster from the 1940s. A A: Mug – 11 oz., ceramic. #112074 $14.95 B B: Hardcover Journal – 100 lined pages. 4¼"x 6". #112073 $29.95

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