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1942Pages 505-532. Features: Cover photo of Monty pinning Sgt. Keith Elliot with the V.C., for outstanding gallantry at Ruweisat; The Battle of the Solomons - U.S. Sea Losses and Land Fighting, with photo of aircraft carrier "Wasp" ablaze and dramatic photo of U.S. auxiliary vessel "Colhoun" and U.S. destroyer "Little" shortly before they went under; Multiple photos of the Battle of the Solomons; Photos of Guadalcanal's vital airfield, Henderson Airport; Six photos of U.S. troop life on Guadalcanal; One-page illustration of sappers 'Hoovering' a minefield in the Western Desert; Photos of Allied airmen waging ceaseless war on Rommel's troops and supply columns; Multiple photos of the Eighth Army's steady progress in the Western Desert - aspects of the battle in its initial stages; The Third British Offensive in Egypt - article; Photos of eleven personalities of interest include Pilot Officer George F. Beurling, John Grix, and Mrs. Roosevelt meeting her U.S. Army son, Elliott, in Britain; Two pages of photos of lively episodes and incidents in the desert battle; Three photos of "Reprisal" raid bombing damage in Canterbury; Seven photos from Madagascar - successful British operations despite road blocks and blown-up bridges; Photos of renewed raids on Malta; Amazing daylight photo from 1 of 94 Lancasters flying low over France enroute to bombing the Schneider words at Le Creusot on October 17th; Illustrations explain how low-flying tactics create new problems for the enemy; Large high-resolution aerial photos of bomb damage to Schneider Works and Breuil Steelworks; Eight woodcuts by Chinese children illustrate the ongoing drama in that nation; Nice colour back cover ad for Johnnie Walker shows iron fence being installed in front of stately home. Moderate wear. Unmarked. A sound vintage copy. Magazine
1943Pages 29-56 plus advertorial covers. Features: Cover photo-portrait of Churchill, now an honorary Freeman of the City of London; Two pages of actual-size illustrations of shells and bullets in use by the warring nations; Two photos of some of the 18,000 African wounded being being flown out to hospital; Page of 22 photos and brief write-ups of recipients of the V.C. since last September; Three photos of the sinking of a U-Boat by an American B.24 Liberator; Three photos of the Typhoon fighter-bomber; Killing the U-Boat - five photos of executioners at work on sea and in the air; One-page photo of Canadian destroyers leading convoy; Photo of U-Boat sole survivor Lieut. H. Schauffel; Photo of blindfolded U-boat prisoner on board destroyer "Escapade"; Photos of U-Boat survivors after encounters with "Archer" and "Woolworth Carrier"; Five illustrations show how the escort carrier "Archer" made her U-boat kill in the "Gap"; Two-page centrefold illustration of air battle above the clouds and under the northern lights; Six photos document a fully-laden glider being towed from Montreal to Britain, providing vaccines for Russia, radio, aircraft and motor parts; One-page photo of General Sikorski and daughter in Cairo, with inset photos of Maj.-Gen. Klimecki and Colonel Victor Cazalet, all killed in Liberator crash near Gibraltar; Six Allied aerial photos document bombing carnage in Messina, Holland, Brest, and Spezia; Two-page illustration of German aircraft - latest products for the Luftwaffe; Photo of Madame Chiang Kai-Shek addressing both houses of Parliament; Photo of the Duchess of Kent and her children in garden; Photo of Madame Chiang Kai-Shek chatting with Queen Wilhelmina and Princess Juliana of the Netherlands; One page illustration of the electron microscope and its fantastic performance; nostalgic ads; and more. Unmarked. Somewhat above-average wear. A sound vintage copy of this excellent WWII issue. Book
1945Pages 169-196. Features : Cover photo of Field-Marshal Montgomery with General Crerar of the Canadian First Army and General Dempsey of the British Second Army; The Battle of the Roer Dams - photos of the Urftstausee - a German defense key-point; Twelve great photos at various locations on the Western Front, including the capture of Colmar; Eighteen fantastic photos of the Reichswald Offensive where German towns were smashed by Allied bombing and infantry and armour moved through mud and flood; Article 'Prospects on the Western Front' by Cyril Falls; Two-page illustration of the victory over the Roer Triangle by the British 2nd Army - the crossing of the Vloed Beek; Two-page illustration of the victory of the Roer Triangle by the British Second Army - the gallant fight in Susteren; Two-page illustration of the victory of the Roer Triangle by the British Second Army - the critical Schilberg Cross-Roads; Seven photos of cities in the path of the Russian advance; Three photos of Royal inspection of the "Indefatigable"; Three photos of victory celebration in Colmar; Photos of personalities of the week include Captain J.R.O. Thompson, G.C., Guy Byam, The Northern Sudan Advisory Council, Sir Edward Bridges, Sir Ernest Bird, Lord Fairfield, General McNaughton of Canada, P.N. Loxley, Sir Gordon Nairne, Captain John Henry Brutn, V.C., and Sir Walter Citrine (addressing paratroops in Greece); Six photos of the Crimea conference - which sounded the death knell of Nazism - with FDR, Stalin and Churchill in five photos; Photo of official disbandment of the R.A.F. Balloon Command, with Sir Archibald Sinclair addressing members; Photo of part of 500 Dutch children arriving by boat on their way to Coventry; Photo of Bristol's Colston Hall which has just burned to the ground; Photos of damage to the Compo Santo of Pisa, and protective measures; Two pages of art from Bali - village scenes; nostalgic ads; and more. Unmarked. Average wear. Coverfold taped. A sound vintage copy. Book
1944Pages 365-392. Features: Cover photo of the burning town of Cassino; Excellent one-page Karsh photo-portrait of Lieutenant-General Henry Ducan Graham Crerar, D.S.O., Commander of the First Canadian Army; Two pages of illustrations and text explaining life at medium bomber stations in Britain; One-page portrait of Marshal Pavel Alexeyevitch Rotmistrov who commands probably the largest tank group on the Eastern Front; Article entitled "Russians Approach the Inner Fortress" includes aerial map of Berlin showing considerable bomb damage; One-page Pictorial Map of the terrain of Russia's advance in the Balkans; The Battle of Berlin - seven aerial photos of utter devastation; The Battle of Cassino - seven photos of the terrain and conflict scenes; Incredibly hellish 1.75 page photo of smoke and fire in Cassino; U.S. Conquest of the Marshall Islands - scenes on Kwajalein Atoll, Namur Island, and Darry Island; Photos of the successful raid on Truk - burning Japanese cruiser, seaplane base at Dublon Town, fires on Eten Island, and fires on Dublon Island; Photos of personalities of the week include Lord Charles Cavendish, Susan Travers, J.S. Bache, G. Stronach, O.C. Wingate, Maj.-Gen. Alexander M. Patch, Sergeant Thomas C. Derrick, Sir Frederick Wall, M. Kallay, General Sztojay, Rt. Rev. G.A. Hollis and General E. De C. De Castelnau; Photos of "Salute the Soldier" in London; Photo of German Gigant Wicking, 7000 RS flying-boat; Photo of ten miles of the French coast taken from the British side; Presentation to Lord Gort; Two aerial photos of bombing at the Creil Railway marshalling yards in France; Photos of Churchill visiting U.S. troops in Britain; Photos of artifacts from Nishapur, Iran; Nostalgic ads; and more. Unmarked with above-average wear. Clear archival tape along coverfold. Note: this copy was never stapled. A worthy vintage copy. Book
191832 pages plus 4-page advertising cover. Cover photo of large new WWI artillery piece being readied for firing. Features: The Way of the War; The Great German Offensive - photos; What the German Invasion means for France - photos; Our artillery in the Great Offensive - photos; With the American Army in the Field - by Henri Bazin; Bombing London - the story of a Hun (conclusion of the story begun in the previous issue) - Karl Lowenstein; Anarcy in Russia -illustrations by Russian artist Mr. Wladimiroff; Centerfold illustrations under the heading "The Rival Armed Forces of Russia - the real army in dissolution, the red army in revolution; The spread of Uric Acid - how to correct the gouty habit; Photos of women at work in the Humber (armaments) Works; ads for the following automotove manufacturers: Maxwell, Humber, Lanchester, Arrol-Johnston; Buick. Average wear. Bindint intact. Unmarked. A wonderful vintage issue. Book
ref. B9781016044899Hardback. New. hardcover
1973ref. 64065Nagasaki Japan: Nagasaki Kokusai Bunka Kaikan 1973. Tall 8vo. 48 pp. With photo illustrations text illustrations diagrams maps. Photo-illustrated softcovers cover art of post-Atomic Bomb drop devastation minor shelfwear slight soiling still VG copy. First edition of this surprisingly uncommon Exhibition Catalogue prepared for Nagasaki at the end of 1972 deploring Nuclear Weapons proliferation during the Cold War and presenting artifacts personal accounts and a ream of photos on the devastating effects of the Atomic Bomb dropped on the city at the close of World War II. Nagasaki Kokusai Bunka Kaikan, paperback
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ref. MA05F-00383U. S. Government Printing Office. Collectible - Good. Washington D.C.: U. S. Government Printing Office 1946. Sm 4to. viii158pp. Folded illustrations maps. Good book. strategic bombing Japan electric utilities Inquire if you need further information. U. S. Government Printing Office unknown
1947ref. 1412572Washington: United States Strategic Bombing Survey Morale Division 1947. Softcover. Octavo vi 262 pages. In Good condition. Spine is blue without print. Cover is blue paper black print; light edge wear ink note on front panel light toning. Text block has spotting to top edge marginal notation on page 93. Illustrated: b&w photographs. NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex Area ND-HV Section. 1412572. FP New Rockville Stock. United States Strategic Bombing Survey, Morale Division unknown books
1945ref. 059431Washington D.C.: War Department 1945. 1st . Paperback. Very Good. folio. B/w Photos; Maps Fold-outs. First Edition First Printing; 388 clean unmarked pages; owner's name War Department paperback
ref. CA16A-00999Washington D.C.: War Department. Collectible - Acceptable. Washington D.C.: War Department 1945. 1st edition. Sm 4to Hardcover. 388pp. B/W photos and plates. Fair book. Spine is cracked. Slightly dampstained. WWII world war 2 germany medical care Inquire if you need further information. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. Washington, D.C.: War Department hardcover
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1945ref. 62422Washington DC: The United States Strategic Bombing Survey 1945. Presumed first edition/first printing. Wraps. Good. No dust jacket as issued. Cover has some wear and soiling. Stamp on front cover blacked over. Spine torn at bottom. ix 286 p. Includes bibliography. Fold-out chart. Exhibits. Tables. Occasional footnotes. This report was not prepared as a series of separate studies but rather as a single over-all acocunt of the effects of strategic bombing on the German economy. Among the members of the staff who had significant involvement were: J. Kenneth Galbraith Director; Burton Kelein; Paul Baran; James Cavin; Edward Denison; Samuel Dennis; Thomis Dennis; Griffith Johnson; Nicholas Kaldor; James McNally; and Roderick Riley. The United States Strategic Bombing Survey paperback
1946ref. 5955Washington DC: Government Printing Office GPO 1946. First Edition. Paperback. Very good. Very Good in original blue paper wraps light browning to covers minor erased markings to front cover. vi 46 pp ii 2 fold-outs. Maps are intact and unmarked. Government Printing Office [GPO] paperback
ref. 037745Washington D. C.: War Department: This report from the Morale Division United States Strategic Bombing Survey Medical Branch Report 388 pages with 53 Tables and 196 illustrations. Chapters: Intro; Civilian Deaths from Air Attacks; Nature of Air Raid Casualites; Communicable Disease & Other Disorders; Industrial Health; Vital Statistics; Medical Personnel; Medical Education; Hospitalation; Enviromental Sanitation; Food Supply & Nutrition; and Medical Supplies. FINE- HARDCOVER ex-library withdrawn. This book was originally issued as a paperback. The library hardcovers has kept this book in very nice condition. Rare. Hard Cover. Fine-/Not Issued with a Dust Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Ex-Library Withdrawn. War Department: Hardcover
1947ref. 1412572Washington: United States Strategic Bombing Survey Morale Division 1947. Softcover. Octavo vi 262 pages. In Good condition. Spine is blue without print. Cover is blue paper black print; light edge wear ink note on front panel light toning. Text block has spotting to top edge marginal notation on page 93. Illustrated: b&w photographs. NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex Area ND-HV Section. 1412572. FP New Rockville Stock. United States Strategic Bombing Survey, Morale Division unknown
ref. B9781015920873Hardback. New. hardcover
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ref. 0666272913.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
ref. 0331536404.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
ref. B9781015797581Hardback. New. hardcover
ref. B9781015750708Hardback. New. hardcover
ref. 0259096547.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
ref. 0282254889.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
