Casemate / Arcadia Book Collections

The 3rd SS Panzer Regiment

Tiquet. The 3rd SS Panzer Regiment, part of the brutal Totenkopf Division, was formed in late 1942 in France, transferring in early 1943 to the Eastern Front, where it would fight for the rest of the war. #111803

German Mountain Troops 1939-42

Beraud. Fifteen elite mountain divisions and a multitude of small units fought for the Wehrmacht during World War II. They fought on all fronts, operating in hostile environments, and serving in all the “hot spots.” #111804

Operation Bagration

The Soviet Destruction of German Army Group Center, 1944 Baxter. Bagration was the code word that the Soviet Army gave for their summer offensive in 1944. This massive campaign led to the destruction of the German Army Group Center and was the greatest military defeat ever experienced by the German Army during WWII. #111805

Day Fighter Aces of the Luftwa e 1939-42

Page. Fighting from the Arctic Circle to the North African deserts, from the Caucasus in the East to Normandy in the West, the German fighter pilot flew and fought until he was shot down, "flown out," wounded or killed in action. #707109

Day Fighter Aces of the Luftwaffe 1943-45

Page. This volume traces the story of the Luftwa e's dayfighter arm from 1942 through to the end of the war in Europe, covering missions over Russia in 1943, over the West and the Reich, the Eastern Front, and the Mediterranean. #707110

Air War on the Eastern Front

Guardia. Disregarding his Non-Aggression Pact with Joseph Stalin, in June 1941 Hitler launched Operation Barbarossa, a full-scale invasion of the Soviet homeland, aimed squarely at Moscow, and the Luftwaffe dominated the Red Air Force in the opening days. #707111

Ardennes 1944: The Battle of the Bulge Bu etaut. Learn why the Germans’ final 1944 offensive failed, a combination of battered panzer divisions as well as an impressively quick and robust response by the Allies. #109916 This collection of pictorial profiles examines nearly every aspect of World War II! 128 pages, The Waffen-SS in Normandy: June 1944 B&W photos, 7"x10", softcover. SAVE 20%!

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Bu etaut. Though the prevailing portrait of the Waffen-SS is that of a well-disciplined group of supersoldiers, the truth at Normandy is anything but, as they were unable to create a unified defensive front. #109921

The Waffen-SS in Normandy

July 1944 Bu etaut. Though the arrival of more Waffen-SS divisions in July 1944 should’ve allowed for a German counteroffensive, this was not the case – due largely to Allied reinforcements. #109920

The Falaise Pocket

Normandy, August 1944 Bu etaut. Follow the incredible action at the Falaise Pocket in August 1944 as Hitler orders Army Group B, despite its battered resources, not to retreat, leading to the surrounding of 50,000 Germans. #109924

Kursk 1943

Last German Offensive in the East Baxter. The largest tank battle in the history of warfare, Kursk was a fierce clash of contrition that eventually saw the German Tiger and Panther units worn down by the defensive maneuvers of the Soviets and their T-34s. #109925

101st Airborne in Normandy

Bu etaut. Activated in August 1942, the legendary 101st Airborne Division saw their first action on the beaches of Normandy. #103928

American Armor in the Pacific

Guardia. The Pacific campaign culminated in the atomic bombings of Nagasaki and Hiroshima, whose lead-up campaigns included major tank units providing heavy support to infantry. #108961

U.S. Army Chevrolet Trucks in World War II

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Andres. Between 1940 and 1945, a substantial number of trucks were given to the U.S. Army by the Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors. Over 160,000 of these trucks were G-506 light four-wheel-drive trucks. #109994 Reg: $34.95 $27.95

U.S. Army Ambulances & Medical Vehicles in World War II

Andres. This highly illustrated title explores all types of ambulances and medical vehicles employed by the U.S. Army during WWII. #109993 Reg: $34.95 $27.95

Take a trip back in time for a visual tour of some of America’s most interesting sites, both military and civilian, with these heavily illustrated titles from Arcadia Publishing. 128 pages, approx. 200 images, 6½"x 9¼", softcover.

Rock Island Arsenal – Eaton. In July 1862, President Lincoln signed legislation to create Rock Island Arsenal, envisioning a supply and maintenance facility. Explore the rich history of this National Historic Landmark. #107278

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Military

Naval Air Station Norfolk Chambers. The roles of fleet operational flight testing, flight testing of prototype aircraft, and tactical combat flight training at this naval air station have been crucial to naval aviation. 160 pages. #706852

Tonopah Test Range – Merlin. The Tonopah Test Range (TTR) in Nevada has been used for training exercises, testing rockets, development of electronic warfare systems and unmanned aerial vehicles, and nuclear safety experiments. #706862

Hill Air Force Base – Larson. In WWII, Hill Air Force Base became a maintenance, supply, and temporary surplus aircraft storage depot, and also supported U.S. forces in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. During the Cold War, it provided maintenance and support for the USAF’s turbojet aircraft and missiles. #707076 Fort Sam Houston – Manguso. This history takes you inside San Antonio’s Fort Sam Houston. You’ll see how it has trained more than one million soldiers and airmen, meet some of the distinguished leaders who served there, tour many of the more than 800 historic buildings within its boundaries. #M105029

Raytheon Company The First Sixty Years – Earls & Edwards. See the first 60 years of the Raytheon Company from its 1922 launch through its contributions to WWII, when it supplied vital components for U.S. and British radars, and its development of radar and missiles for America’s Cold War defenses. #M103952 Floyd Bennett Field Porcelli. Despite the initial need for an airfield in New York in the late 1920s – and the numerous record-breaking flights it showcased – the facility was not close enough to Manhattan and became a commercial failure. #700303

Navy in Puget Sound Gra . Chronicles the relationship between the U.S. Navy and Puget Sound, from those early days through WWII – when the region produced combat and support vessels – and beyond. #18191

San Diego’s Naval Training Center – Garey. This heavily illustrated book tells the naval center’s story from its 1923 commission through its 1997 closure. You’ll view recruits and their training, explore the grounds, and see the concrete “non-ship” USS Recruit. #18155

National Sites

Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell – Sands Jr. & Bartlett. Seen by over two million people yearly, these historic icons have been used as backdrops for many political and social demonstrations and speeches, and instill a sense of patriotic pride to all who visit. #111818

Ellis Island – Moreno. Through Ellis Island's halls and corridors, more than twelve million immigrants of nearly every nationality and race have entered the country on their way to new experiences in North America. Learn about the little island, from pre-immigration to present. #111819

The Rose Bowl – Turner. In addition to hosting “the granddaddy of them all,” over the years the Rose Bowl has held numerous concerts, peace rallies, festivals, flea markets, and Fourth of July celebrations. #111820 Early Wall Street: 1830-1940 Hoster. This title traces the development of New York's financial district, from the lowlying city of the early 19th century, through the building boom of the 1870s and 1880s, and into the skyscraper era. #111821

Los Angeles’s Historic Ballparks – Epting. Most fans know Dodger Stadium and Angel Stadium, but many other historic ballparks existed in Southern California. Their images are collected together here for the first time. #111822

St. Louis Union Station Montesi & Deposki. Here, you’ll follow the development of St. Louis Union Station, seeing it at its zenith in the 1920s1940s – including a look at the 11-shed passenger operations and famous “Harvey Girls” – then witness its sad demise by the 1960s and amazing rebirth decades later. #R01334 John F. Kennedy Sites in Dallas-Fort Worth – Doty & Slate. This photo-history examines President John F. Kennedy’s fateful day in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on November 22, 1963. You’ll tour the buildings, neighborhoods, and places in and around Dealey Plaza, most of which still stand today. #R78021

Remembering Marshall Field's – Goddard. Starting out as a small dry goods store in 1852, and celebrated for its outstanding service, window displays, and fashion-forward merchandise, Marshall Field’s was Chicago’s top retailer for more than 150 years. #405498

Arlington National Cemetery Dodge. From a mere potter’s field in the Civil War era to the most prestigious military cemetery in the U.S., this edition displays its evolution through a commemorative collection of photography. #405509