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S P R I Order Toll Free: N G 2 0 1 0 Table of Contents New & Noteworthy..................................3 WWI Overview.................................................4 Germany..............................................4-5 Britain/France .........................................5 United States..........................................6 Great War at Sea ..................................7 Aviation...................................................8 Between the Wars ..................................9 WWII Nazi Regime.........................................10 The “Fatherland”....................................11 SA/SS...................................................12 Blitzkrieg...............................................13 World War II ....................................14-15 Kriegsmarine ...................................16-17 Royal Navy...........................................17 Italy ......................................................18 North Africa .....................................18-19 Eastern Front...................................20-21 Pearl Harbor/Flying Tigers ...................22 Home Front ..........................................23 Training/Nose Art .................................24 Air War/USAAF.....................................25 Luftwaffe/POWs ...................................26 War Trains ............................................27 D-Day/Atlantic Wall...............................28 Breakout from Normandy.....................29 Allied Infantry........................................30 Artillery/Tanks & Transports..................31 German Arms/Transports & Artillery.....32 German Armor......................................33 The Occult/German Army.....................34 Waffen-SS/Hitler Youth.........................35 Paratroopers.........................................36 Battle of the Bulge ...............................37 Eastern Front/Late-War Weapons .......38 The Final Days ....................................39 Modeling ...............................................40 U.S. Navy........................................41-42 Patrol Boats/Submarines......................43 Japan....................................................44 War in the Pacific ............................45-47 COLD WAR Korea ....................................................48 The Superpowers.................................49 SAC/Recon/Submarines ......................50 Vietnam ...........................................51-53 Modern Era ..........................................54 Specialized Units ..................................55 The PX U.S. Branches of Service/Apparel...56-59 Commemorative Medals ......................59 Just for Fun .....................................60-61 Hollywood Movies ...........................62-63 Dear Fellow Military Enthusiast, Can you believe it’s been 65 years? It was in May, 1945, that the U.S. and its allies defeated Germany, ending the war in Europe. Military Issue is dedicated to keeping alive the memory of that event and the other magnificent accomplishments of the U.S. military. It starts right here on page 2 – with products that recall the drive to Berlin that began on D-Day and ended with Victory in Europe – and continues right on through the entire catalog, in which you’ll find the widest selection of militaria available, from models and kits to posters, figures, movies, apparel, books, collectibles, and so much more. On the order form, you’ll even find real military surplus items from both sides of the Iron Curtain! So find a comfortable spot to relax and enjoy this catalog, make a list of your selections, then NEW! Set includes nine Easy Company veteran signatures! Greg Herrick P.S. For a fascinating bit of history, take a look at Here is Germany on page 39. A U.S. government film created in 1945 to prepare our forces for the occupation of Germany, it provides wonderful insight into the mindset of a war-weary United States. Call 800-989-1945 to order today! On the cover: Willys MB Die Cast Model This amazingly detailed, 1/72 scale, die cast Hobby Master model of a U.S. Jeep employed in the European Theater in 1944 features textured surfaces; a detailed interior; armor shields; free-rolling wheels with treaded tires, including a rear-mounted spare; a detailed underframe; authentic markings; and more. 1¾" long; includes a removable display base with a clear protective cover..................................#98388A $21.95 101st Airborne Division BAR Gunner Replicating a 101st Airborne Division BAR gunner – wearing a Mohawk and face paint – who has just landed behind enemy lines in Normandy prior to the D-Day invasion, this articulated, 1/6 scale figure is equipped with an authentic jump uniform, an M1C helmet with scrim netting, and Corcoran jump boots; realistic weapons, including a Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR), an M1911A1 pistol, and an M1A1 carbine rifle with a folding stock; plenty of equipment, includTriple-jointed ing an M43 shovel, a canteen, and an Arms and Legs! ammunition belt; authentic insignia; and more. 12" tall..........#94425C $79.95 Thanks! Easy Company – Moving On LIMITED EDITION NEW! call us toll free at 800-989-1945, place your order on-line at MilitaryIssue.com, or mail in the order form provided. Whichever means you choose, we look forward to serving you. NEW! Chris Collingwood. Major Dick Winters and the men of Easy Company, 101st Airborne Division, take up a holding position in the Normandy town of Carentan on June 14, 1944, eight days after their dramatic D-Day parachute drop into Normandy. This 30"x 25¼", numbered print is signed by the artist and by four Easy Company veterans (Paul Rogers, Ed Shames, Herb Suerth and Amos “Buck” Taylor). You also get a matching-number copy of the book, Easy Company, 506th P.I.R. – In Photographs. Filled with more than 400 rare photographs, it is hand-bound by craftsmen using leather and M1942 jumpsuit material, has a sewn replica “Screaming Eagle” patch on the cover, and includes an exclusive bookplate signed by five more Easy Company veterans (John Foley, William “Wild Bill” Guarnere, Ed Joint, Frank Soboleski and Hank Zimmerman). 232 pages, 9½"x 10½", hardcover...............#M700106C $585 Endgame, 1945 The Missing Final Chapter of World War II Stafford. Through the personal stories of ! nine men and women (including soldiers, NEW POWs and war correspondents), this book examines the final months of World War II in Europe, from the death of Hitler through the Special Purchase! liberation of Buchenwald and Dachau, the Save Over 60% Allies’ race with the Red Army to establish a victors’ foothold in Europe, and the Potsdam Conference. 608 pages, B&W photographs, 6"x 9¼", hardcover..................#M103345AA Reg: $26.95 Now: $9.95 The Last Days of World War II A Nation’s Countdown to Victory NEW! Featuring rare archival footage and firsthand accounts, this 2-DVD collection includes three programs – The Last Days of World War II, USS Eagle 56: Accident Special or Target? and Last Secrets of the Axis – Purcha$se! that examine the unlikely alliance of Germany Save 10 and Japan, the final battles fought in the European and Pacific Theaters, the last Allied ship sunk by the Nazis, the drama of the Nuremberg trials, and more. Color and B&W, 4 hrs. 39 min. #MV51898N Reg: $29.95 Now: $19.95 A note about our products: Military Issue is proud to bring you the finest quality products documenting the United States’ military history. To provide a comprehensive context for America’s armed forces, we carry products that represent enemy combatants such as Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan. It is not our intent to glorify those entities but to offer you the most complete selection of historically accurate militaria available, lest we forget. A final reminder: the models, figures and other collectibles in this catalog are not toys but rather are intended for collectors ages 14 and above. This is just a samplin the hundreds of new item g of edition of Military Issue. s in this Find throughout the catalog! more New & Notewor thy America at War Over 32 Hours on 14 DVDs! Featuring archival footage, expert interviews, battlefield visits and reenactments, this 14-DVD collection includes more than 30 documentaries that chronicle the entire history of U.S. warfare, from SAVE Over $750! the “shot heard around the world” that launched the Revolutionary War through the Alamo, the Civil War, World Wars I and II, the Korean War, Vietnam, Operation Desert Storm, and the current Operation Iraqi Freedom. As an added bonus, you also get programs examining modern weaponry and the experiences of embedded journalists. Color and B&W, 32+ hours. #V9183B Separately: $815 Set: $49.95 Devil Dogs at Belleau Wood NEW! Perfect for your World War I diorama or as a standalone display piece, this finely detailed and hand painted, 1/32 scale set includes four metal U.S. Marines – each historically accurate right down to his realistic uniform, M1917 Brodie helmet, and weapon – in fierce fighting amid five battle-damaged resin trees at Belleau Wood. Figures measure approximately 2¼" tall...................#M900970C $125 Ottoman Infantryman 1914-18 ! W E N Nicolle. Through firsthand accounts, period photographs and specially commissioned artwork, this book explores the recruitment, training and combat experiences of Ottoman infantrymen, who proved themselves to be able frontline troops while fighting over varied terrain from Gallipoli to Mesopotamia and the Caucasus in World War I. 64 pages, B&W photographs and color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover.....#M100921B $18.95 Images of America Fort Monmouth NEW! Rejan. Filled with rare archival images, this photo-history examines New Jersey’s Fort Monmouth, which was established by the U.S. Army in June, 1917, just a few months after Congress declared war on Germany. You’ll view training, personnel and historic buildings; learn about groundbreaking advances in communications and electronics systems developed there; and more. 128 pages, approximately 200 B&W photos, 6½"x 9¼", softcover.......#M103995B $21.95 GMC CCKW 2½-ton Truck Walk Around Doyle. Filled with 190 color and B&W photographs, NEW! color profiles and detailed line drawings, this book provides an in-depth look at the General Motors CCKW long- and short-wheelbase trucks, which, introduced in 1941, famously served in the Red Ball Express and carried men and materiel to victory on three continents in World War II. 80 pages, 11"x 8¼", softcover.......#M102084A $18.95 U.S. 2½Ton Cargo Truck Kit NEW! Replicating a GMC CCKW-353 cargo truck employed by the U.S. Army in World War II, this 1/35 scale, plastic kit features textured surfaces; a well-equipped cab interior with a driver figure, glazed windows and a simulated canvas canopy; a front winch assembly; a detailed cargo bed, suspension and chassis; realistically treaded tires; a choice of four markings; jerry cans and a tool set; and more. 7¾" long; 170+ parts, assembly required.....#M901998B $39.95 NEW! Made by NEW! top-of-theline manufacturer Hobby Master, this 1/72 scale, die cast model replicates “Sock It to ’Em,” an A-1J Skyraider flown by Capt. George Marrett, a Distinguished Flying Cross recipient who flew 188 combat missions over Vietnam. You get a detailed cockpit with an optional position canopy and a removable pilot figure, removable armament (including Mk.117 750 lb. bombs and Mk.82 500 lb. bombs with fuse extenders) and a fuel tank, optional position landing gear, an authentic USAF camouflage scheme with 602nd Special Operations Squadron markings, and more. 8¼" wingspan; includes a display stand....................#98369N $54.95 1/48 Scale Kit – If you prefer to build your own, then this plastic kit is for you! 125+ parts; 12½" wingspan...................................#92953C $39.95 M8 Howitzer Motor Carriage (HMC) Models Replicating self-propelled howitzers employed in the European Theater of WWII, these hand painted, 1/30 scale, polystone and metal models feature an open-topped turret with Includes an optional “destroyed” track! a 75mm howitzer and a Browning M2HB machine gun; realistic tracks, including a removable track and a blown track to display the model in combat or disabled; a weathered paint scheme with U.S. Army markings; three metal crew figures; and more. 6½" long........$155 each Battle of the Bulge (Shown).....................#M901499C Normandy (Olive Drab)..............................#M902016C LIMITED EDITION Combat Operations of the Korean War NEW! Ground, Air, Sea, Special and Covert Edwards. This wonderful reference presents a precise chronology of all Korean War operations carried out under United Nations command from June, 1950, through July 22, 1954. Information for each operation includes dates, objectives, units involved, its place within the greater strategy of the war, and outcome. 200 pages, 33 B&W photos and maps, 7"x 10", softcover.........#M103094C $39.95 M1A1 Abrams Model NEW! Replicating an M1A1 Abrams main battle tank, this Over 2-Feet Long! A-1J Skyraider Die Cast Model amazingly detailed, 1/18 scale, plastic model features textured surfaces, a rotating turret with an elevating M256 smoothbore gun, opening hatches, working tracks, a realistically weathered desert camouflage scheme with authentic U.S. markings, and more. 21¼" long.......#93643C $49.95 NEW! B A Special Ops Pin-Up Girl Sculptures These fun and patri-rotic, polyresin sculptures of armed and dangerous Special Forces pin-ups are finely detailed and painted by hand.....$19.95 each A: Army Green Beret – 4" tall.....................#68650AA B: Navy SEAL – 5" tall....................................#68651A Eagle Shirts Honoring those who serve in defense of freedom, these premium quality, 100% preshrunk cotton t-shirts feature an eye-catching, 3D-embroidered eagle on the front. $ NEW! 19.95 each Marines (Black) Medium...........#64537B Large...............#64538B X-Large...........#64539B XX-Large.........#64540C Army (Black) Medium...........#64541B Large...............#64542B X-Large...........#64543B XX-Large.........#64544C Or der Toll Free: 800 -989-1945 Navy (Navy Blue) Medium...........#64545B Large...............#64546B X-Large...........#64547B XX-Large.........#64548C Air Force (Navy Blue) Medium...........#64549B Large...............#64550B X-Large...........#64551B XX-Large.........#64552C 3 WWI Over view / Ger many Vanished Armies A Record of Military Uniform Observed and Drawn in Various European Countries During the Years 1907 to 1914 Miller. In the years before World War I, Scottish soldier and painter NEW! Archibald Haswell Miller traveled throughout Europe to document the colorful and elaborate uniforms of the last great age of military dress. This book showcases Miller’s portraits of soldiers from Britain, France, Germany, AustriaHungary, and many other pre-WWI armies along with his original notes. 128 pages, color illustrations, 7½"x 9½", hardcover............#M100918B $34.95 Over 6 Hours on 3 DVDs! The Great War The Complete History of World War I Through extensive archival footage and informative narrative, this 3-DVD collection presents a fascinating year-by-year examination of World War I and the rapidly developing technologies in land, sea and air warfare that forever changed how wars are fought. B&W and color, 6 hrs. 16 min...................#V9785B $29.95 World War I Fact Book Van der Kloot. Filled with facts and figures, this book takes a concise yet detailed look at World War I, showing you the economic developments that made the war possible, campaigns and battles and the number of solNEW! major diers involved on all sides, technological developments, the provisions of the peace treaties that made further conflict inevitable, and more. 160 pages, 70 B&W photographs and illustrations, 6"x 9", softcover...................#M101688B $19.95 The Czech Legion 1914-20 Bullock. Since the defeat of AustriaHungary and Germany would offer hope for Czech national independence, Czech soldiers were amongst the most motivated and steadfast of the Allied forces during World War I. Filled with many never-before-published photographs, this book examines the volunteer Czech Legion, which fielded 100,000 troops and fought on all three main fronts. 48 pages, 40 B&W photographs and 8 color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover......................#M100903B $17.95 The Canadian Corps in World War I Chartrand. Canada’s 600,000 troops represented an extraordinary contribution to the British Empire’s struggle in World War I. This book describes the organization, lists the units, highlights key battles and events (such as the victory at Vimy Ridge), and illustrates the uniforms and equipment of the four Canadian divisions that earned an elite reputation on the Western Front in 1915-18. 48 pages, 30 B&W photographs and 8 color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover.......................#M100769B $17.95 The Iron Time World War I German Imperial Battle Flag Amazingly detailed with a Royal Standard coat of arms, this replica of a World War I battle flag is made of polyester with reinforced edging and brass lugs. 5'x 3'........................#M600115AA $12.95 Pickelhaube Helmet Replicating the Pickelhaube helmet that was standard ceremonial issue for officers of the German cavalry through the end of World War I, this gleaming steel helmet features a spiked finial, a “lobster tail” neck plate, a large ornamental front plate of an eagle with spread wings (the emblem used by Prussia), and colored cockades behind the chin straps.....#M600209B $249 German World War I Figures A These amazingly detailed, hand B painted, 1/30 scale metal figures replicating German military leaders and soldiers in World War I stand 2½" tall. A: German Officer with Flag.......#M510303N $35 B: Kaiser Wilhelm II #M510300N $25 D C: Prince William $ #M510304N 25 D: Field Marshal Hindenburg #93052N $25 E: Private Adolf Hitler #M510309N $25 E 1914-1918 Digitally re-mastered from original 78 rpm recordings, this exciting blend of instrumental and bandstand music from pre-1917 Imperial Germany is a fantastic representation of the music German officers played on their wind-up gramophones in the trenches. You’ll enjoy 16 arrangements, including Marsch des 1.BataillonsGarde, König Karl Marsch, Parademarsch im Galopp, Sternengefunkel, Trabmarsch des 1.Garde-Ulanen and many others. 43 minutes....#MA10144AA $24.95 Now, you can own an authentic piece of Kaiser Wilhelm II’s Imperial Germany! Issued in 1914 by the State Loan Office in Berlin, this 2 Mark Darlehnskassenscheine (loan fund note) measures 4¼"x 2¾" and arrives in circulated condition................................#M601281AA $9.95 www.Militar yIssue.com Iron Cross Poster Displaying the evolution of the Order of the Iron Cross, from the design proposed by King Friedrich Wilhelm III in 1813 to the 1939 Grand Cross of the Iron Cross awarded solely to Reichsmarschall Hermann Goering and beyond, this 18"x 24" poster features images of famous recipients’ actual medals...................#77900C $29.95 1914 Iron Cross Medals The Kaiser’s Musikkorps of the Great War 1914 German 2 Mark Loan Fund Note 4 C A History of the Iron Cross Previtera. Through more than 1,000 color photographs, this book examines the history of what is arguably the most renowned military decoration ever established: the Iron Cross of Prussia and Germany. You’ll view rare Iron Crosses belonging to Kaisers, kings and political leaders; award documents; related military decorations; cases; and complete lists of makers and their corresponding die-stamp marks. 544 pages, 8½"x 11", hardcover.............#10247D $125 Shortly after the outbreak of A World War I, Kaiser Wilhelm II revised the Iron Cross military decorations, changing the date on the front from 1870 to 1914. These high quality, full size replicas of the 1914 Iron Cross medals measure approximately 1½"x 1½". A: Grand Cross of the Iron Cross Awarded to Field Marshall Paul von W! Hindenburg and only four others in NE World War I, this medal includes a neck ribbon.........#65206C $29.95 C: NEW! 2nd Class – This decoration was awarded without regard to rank. Includes a ribbon with a pin back.........#M600164C $19.95 B: NEW! 1st Class – The recipient of this decoration had to already possess the 2nd class decoraNEW! tion. Includes a pin back. C #M600163C $19.95 Fax: 651-635- 0700 B WWI Ger many / Britain / France Uniforms & Equipment of the Central Powers in World War I Coil. These detailed references examine the uniforms and equipment of machine gun, medical, artillery, infantry, cavalry and communications units; Kriegsmarine and air services; General Staffs; and the Kaiser. You even get details on medals, orders and decorations; spike helmets and tropical uniforms; Iron Cross recipients; and more! 336 pages, 650+ color and B&W photos and illustrations, 9"x 12", hardcover............$69.95 each Vol. One: Austria-Hungary & Bulgaria.........#21095C Vol. Two: Germany & Ottoman Turkey.........#21096C A C E With a wreath of oak and laurel leaves and a death’s head symbol at the bottom, this reproduction of a World War I Austro-Hungarian storm trooper badge features a cut-out eagle clutching “potato masher” grenades in its talons. Bronze-toned, it measures 2½"x 2" and includes a pin back................#M600184C $19.95 World War I French Army Figures D Austro-Hungarian Storm Trooper Badge NEW! NEW! B G F H J I K 1914 Austrian 1 Korona Silver Coin Now, you can own an authentic piece of World War I history from the AustroHungarian Empire! This genuine, .835 silver, 1 Korona coin features a profile of Austrian King and Hungarian Emperor Franz Joseph I (whose nephew and heir, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, was assassinated in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, sparking the beginning of WWI) on the front and, on the back, the Holy Crown of Hungary (St. Stephen’s crown). 7/8" diameter......................#M651006C $19.95 Drink Beer Stating “the beer from the spring hops has arrived – the enemy is surrendering,” this reproduction of a 1914 Hungarian beer company poster depicts allied soldiers – including a French Poilu, a Scotsman and a Russian – eagerly surrendering to beer-drinking German and Hungarian troops. 22"x 29"...........#M701350A $19.95 Uniforms & Equipment of the British Army in World War I A Study in Period Photographs Chambers. Featuring hundreds of rare photographic postcards of British soldiers in World War I, this book examines the service dress uniforms, equipment and weapons used by the British Army between 1900 and 1918. Includes a color section of Army, Corps, and Divisional insignia. 320 pages, 600+ B&W photographs, 9"x 12", hardcover......................................#M100583C $69.95 These amazingly detailed, 1/30 scale, metal figures of French Army officers and “Poilu” soldiers advancing to the front in 1914 are hand painted and historically accurate right down to the realistic kepis, authentic uniform insignia, red trousers, equipment and weapons. Standing figures measure 2½" tall. A: Gen. “Papa” Joffre – As commander-in-chief of the French Army between 1914 and 1916, Gen. Joffre is best known for regrouping the retreating Allied armies and defeating the Germans at the First Battle of the Marne in 1914....#M511117N $32 B: Gen. Ferdinand Foch – Gen. Foch, who became supreme commander of the Allied armies in 1918, surveys the battlefield through a field telescope..........................................#M511118N $35 Foch Supreme Allied Commander NEW! in the Great War Neiberg. This book examines the life of Marshal of France Gen. Ferdinand Foch, who, chosen as supreme commander of the Allied armies in 1918, welded together the disparate war efforts of France, Great Britain, America, Italy and Belgium to repulse the German spring offensive; accepted the German request for an armistice; and advocated peace terms that would have made it more difficult for Germany to pose a future threat to France. 124 pages, B&W photographs, 5"x 8", softcover....#M104526AA $12.95 1896 Mauser C96 “Broomhandle” Pistol NEW! This amazingly realistic, non-firing, metal replica of the famous 1896 Mauser C96 semi-automatic pistol – which, extremely popular with British officers (who purchased the gun privately), was a favorite side arm of Winston Churchill and Lawrence of Arabia – features a grip shaped like a broom handle, weighs 3½ pounds, and measures 11½" long....................................#M600229C $99.95 C: Mounted Officer.......#M511119N $79 D: Marching Officer......#M511120N $32 E: Marching “Poilus” Set – Includes three figures...............#M511121N $95 F: Marching “Poilu”.......#M511122N $32 G: “Poilu” Scout............#M511123N $32 H: “Poilu” with General’s Horse.........................#M511124N $79 I: Drum Major...............#M511125N $32 J: Drummer...................#M511126N $35 K: Bugler.......................#M511127N $32 French Combatant’s Cross Now, you can own an authentic piece of Great War history! This original, bronze struck French Croix du Combattant – or Combatant’s Cross – was created in 1930 for World War I veterans who had been issued the combatant’s card in 1926. Medal measures approximately 1½" wide and includes a ribbon.........#M650742C $24.95 Victoria Cross Medal A replica of the Victoria Cross (VC), which is the highest recognition for valor “in the face of the enemy” awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces and to civilians under military command, this medal includes a crimson ribbon just like the original. 1¼"x 1¼"......................#M600100C $29.95 Or der Toll Free: 800 -989-1945 5 WWI Woodrow Wilson United States Special Purchase! Reluctant Warrior Save 50% A revealing portrait of Woodrow th Wilson, the 28 President of the United States, this program examines the rise of a political outsider, from professorship to presidency and his leadership during World War I. Includes extensive NEW! archival film footage that tracks his eight years in office and an interview with his granddaughter that shows the private side of a thoughtful, committed leader. Color and B&W, 50 minutes. #MV51857N Reg: $24.95 Now: $12.45 American Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles of World War I Illustrated Histories of 225 Manufacturers NEW! Mroz. Even before American involvement in World War I, motor vehicle manufacturing in the U.S. was widespread and diverse. This heavily illustrated book examines the 225 companies that manufactured cars, trucks and motorcycles for the American civilian and military markets in 1917 and 1918, when the war rapidly expanded the market. 428 pages, 246 B&W photographs, 7"x 10", softcover.......................................#M103092C $44.95 American Expeditionary Force Map of Europe Ezra Stiles. This beautiful reproduction of a 1932 map displaying WWI battle lines, aviation centers, railroads, ports and much more includes historical notes and an intricate border of American Expeditionary Force combat division insignia. 24"x 30"..............#M701117A $19.95 World War I Metal Recruiting Signs Hand distressed to create A the look and feel of aged metal and paint, these 24-gauge steel signs NEW! include mounting holes. A: NEW! Help Stop This Adolph Treidler. Based on a WWI War Savings Stamps poster that featured a threatening German soldier as a motivating image. 12"x 18". #M601194AA $19.95 B: Your Country’s Call – Based on a War Recruiting Committee B poster encouraging American men to join the fight in World War I. 14"x 8"..................................#66906AA $16.95 American Lions The 332nd Infantry Regiment in Italy in World War I NEW! Dalessandro & Dalessandro. Though it existed for a mere two years (1917-1919), the 332nd Infantry Regiment was the only U.S. regiment assigned to Italy in World War I. Now, this heavily illustrated volume presents the history of the 332nd, including rare and never-before published images of uniforms, insignia and ephemera. 240 pages, 300+ color and B&W photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 11", hardcover......................#M100601C $69.95 6 Sergeant York Figure American Military Vehicles of World War I An Illustrated History of Armored Cars, Staff Cars, ! W NE Motorcycles, Ambulances, Trucks, Tractors and Tanks Mroz. This heavily illustrated book examines not only the U.S.’ development and use of a wide range of specialized motor vehicles during World War I, but also how their advent indelibly altered modern warfare and transportation. 326 pages, 332 B&W photographs, 7"x 10", softcover........................................#M103087C $44.95 Introduced in 1917, the French-built FT-17 set the design standard for tanks to come. This premium quality, hand painted, 1/32 scale resin model replicating a U.S. FT-17 features a rotating turret with a 37mm Puteaux SA18 short-barreled gun, two pewter doughboy figures, a finely detailed base, and more. 6" long.....#M900950C $115 Renault FT-17 Tank Display Model U.S. Doughboy Figures These finely detailed and hand painted,1/32 scale, pewter figures depicting four World War I doughboys of the American Expeditionary Force feature realistic uniforms, M1917 Brodie helmets, and Springfield M1903 rifles. You even get a detailed battlefield terrain base with a battle-damaged wall section. Figures measure approximately 2¼" tall and can also be displayed individually off the base.....................................#M510200C $89.95 Colt M1911 Airsoft Gun Replicating a Colt M1911 handgun (which, designed by John Browning, was the standard-issue sidearm of the United States armed forces from 1911 to 1985), this spring-powered gun fires airsoft BBs at more than 300-feet per second! It features metal and plastic construction, a BAXS accuracy system, a 12-round-capacity magazine, and more. 8½" long; works best with 0.20g or heavier BBs (available on page 60)..................#M651097C $39.95 Shipping restrictions apply. Call for details. www.Militar yIssue.com During the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, Alvin C. York led a sevenman attack on a German machine gun nest, taking 32 machine guns, killing 28 German soldiers and capturing 132 others. This amazingly detailed, fully articulated, 1/6 scale figure of the WWI hero features a complete uniform, an M1917 pan helmet, a web belt with a holster, Pershing boots, an M1917 Enfield rifle and an M1911 Colt .45 pistol, and more. 12" tall...#M500452C $29.95 Sergeant York Two-Disc Special Edition Based on the World War I exploits of Alvin C. York, the most decorated American soldier of the war, this 1941 classic stars Gary Cooper as the inspirational soldier who turns his Nominated for 11 Academy Awards! life around with the help of a pastor (Walter Brennan), declares himself a conscientious objector when he is drafted, then decides to stay in the Army to aid the war effort. B&W, 2 hrs. 14 min.........#MV50287N $26.95 America’s Deadliest Battle Meuse-Argonne, 1918 Ferrell. This book chronicles the great battle of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive – in which 1.2 million American troops fought for 47 days in the forests of France – that brought an end to World War I in November, 1918. You’ll follow the action from America’s entry into the war through the final battle (which claimed 26,000 American lives) and the war’s aftermath. 216 pages, 30 photos and 28 maps, 6"x 9", hardcover....#M103250C $29.95 The Lost Battalion This movie brings to life the harrowing October, 1918, ordeal of the U.S. Army’s 77 th Division, 308 th Battalion, which was surrounded by German troops in the Argonne Forest. Without food, water or reserve ammunition, they managed to hold off the enemy for five days until… DVD extras include the bonus program Dear Home: Letters from World War I. Dolby Digital, 1 hr. 40 min.........#MV50302A $19.95 World War I Victory Medal The WWI Victory Medal was awarded to all members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served between April 6, 1917, and November 11, 1918, or in the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) in Russia/Siberia between November 12, 1918, and April 1, 1920. This regulation, full-size reproduction is made by the same manufacturer that supplies the U.S. Government........#M600106AA $14.95 11th Month, 11th Day, 11th Hour Armistice Day, 1918 World War I and Its Violent Climax Persico. The last moments of WWI on Special the Western Front were a frenetic, terriPurchase! fying series of pushes and gasps before Save 70% the Armistice was signed. This book examines that final day of battle, taking you through the trenches of Verdun and into the cockpits with high-flying aces. 456 pages, B&W photos, 6"x 9", hardcover......#M103209AA Reg: $29.95 Now: $8.95 Fax: 651-635- 0700 WWI Great War at Sea WWI at Sea USS Olympia Carolan. This book examines the battle for control of the sea during World War I, including the events that led to war and the naval arms race between Britain and Germany; the major battles; NEW! the effects of unrestricted submarine warfare and the sinking of the Lusitania; and key figures such as British Admirals of the Fleet John Fisher and David Beatty and German Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz and Vice Admiral Maximilian Graf von Spee. 160 pages, B&W photographs, 5"x 7½", hardcover........................#M103292D $19.95 Great War at Sea Recreate World War I naval operations in these thrilling board games that put you in the admiral’s chair! For 1-2 players. Special Purchase! Save 50% Jutland Fight battles on the North and Baltic Seas from 1914 to 1918, including the 1916 Battle of Jutland. You get a 34"x 22" operational map, a 24"x 24" tactical map, 910 playing pieces (representing the warships and vessels of Germany, Russia and other naval combatants), 50 scenarios, a rule book, and more........#69604C Reg: $64.95 Now: $32.45 Mediterranean Naval Action, 1912 to 1923 Special Conduct World Purchase! War I operaSave 50% tions on the Mediterranean, Black and Adriatic Seas as well as actions in the NEW! Italo-Turkish War, the Balkan Wars, and in the chaotic times following WWI. You get two 22"x 17" operational maps, a 24"x 24" tactical map, 490 playing pieces (representing the warships and vessels of Germany, Britain, France, AustriaHungary, Russia, Italy, Japan and other naval combatants), 70 scenarios, a rule book, and more.........#69620C Reg: $59.95 Now: $29.95 Black Waters American War Plans 1908-1922: A Great War at Sea Scenario Book Based on American plans to fight Germany at sea in the early 20th century, this supplement to The Great War at Sea games shown includes 36 NEW! scenarios (set in the Caribbean Sea and in European waters), 210 playing pieces (representing the warships and vessels of America, Germany, Argentina, Brazil and others), and more. Requires any Great War at Sea game to play some of the scenarios and Mediterranean and Jutland to play most of them. 64 pages, 8"x 10", softcover..........#69621C Reg: $24.95 Now: $12.45 Special Purchase! Save 50% C.G. Evers. The USS Olympia – Admiral George Dewey’s flagship – leads the U.S. Asiatic Squadron during the Spanish-American War’s Battle of Manila Bay on May 1, 1898, when the U.S. destroyed the Spanish fleet off Cavite. 29"x 22"....................................#M700900N $24.95 USS Olympia The Last Century of Sea Power Volume 1: From Port Arthur to Chanak, 1894-1922 NEW! Willmott. This book examines the transformation of naval warfare, from the SinoJapanese War through the Spanish-American War, World War I and 1922, when most of the elements that would define sea power in the 20th century were in place. You’ll learn about the growth of fleets, changes in shipbuilding and armament technology, doctrines on the deployment and use of force at sea, and more. 568 pages, 17 B&W photographs and 18 maps, 6"x 9¼", hardcover........#M102975B $34.95 U.S. Navy Rigger’s Knife Herald of Empire Cooling. Constructed as part of the program to build a modern fleet prior to the turn of the 20th century, the USS Olympia became famous as Adm. George Dewey’s flagship at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War, brought home the Great War’s “Unknown Soldier” in 1921, and today is the oldest extant steel-hulled warship in the world. This book examines her full history, including the battle to protect her from scrapping. 296 pages, 40 B&W photographs, 6¼"x 9¼", softcover.....................#M101715C $21.95 U.S. 110' Subchasers in Action Connelly. Filled with more than 100 photographs, color profiles and detailed line drawings, this heavily illustrated book examines the design and service of U.S. subchasers, from the introduction of the first 110-foot, wooden-hull subchaser designed to hunt German U-boats in World War I through the evolution to larger, 173-foot subchasers and their coastal patrol duties during World War II. 52 pages, 11"x 8¼", softcover...........................................................#30278A $14.95 World War I Subchaser Kit This top quality reproduction of a U.S. Navy rigger’s knife features a 3.4" blade, a 3" marlin spike (used for splicing and unlaying ropes as well as untying knots), nickel-silver bolsters, a simulated wood handle, and a steel hook for easy attachment to belts or tool pouches. 4½" closed.....................#M650641C $29.95 In 1916, while America was still neutral, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt spurred the navy to design an effective anti-submarine vessel. Replicating the resulting wooden SC-1-class subchaser, this 1/74 scale, plastic kit features a detailed bridge and deck; realistic armament, including Y-Gun depth charge projectors; authentic markings; rigging instructions; a display stand; and more. 17¾" long; assembly required...........................................#M807071B $39.95 Kaiser’s U-Boote Imperial German Navy Jack Replicating the Imperial German naval jack – the Kriegsschiffgösch – used from 1903 until 1919, this 5'x 3,' polyester flag includes reinforced edging and brass lugs................#65326AA $12.95 Dallies-Labourdette. At the outbreak of World War I, 28 German U-boats were ready to take to the sea and launch an offensive against Great Britain EW! and its allies. This heavily illus- N trated book examines the development and use of German submarines during the war, describing in detail the different types and their operations. 192 pages, 200+ B&W photographs and color illustrations, 9"x 12½", hardcover.......#M101689B $59.95 SMS König Kit Imperial German Navy Officer’s Dagger This stunning reproduction of a WWI Imperial German navy officer's dagger features a stainless steel blade, an open crown pommel, an intricate crossguard, a simulated ivory handle, and a steel scabbard. 19" long............#65279C $29.95 Replicating the flagship of the 3rd Battle Squadron, High Seas Fleet (Hochseeflotte), during the 1916 Battle of Jutland, this 1/350 scale, plastic kit features a one-piece hull, a detailed superstructure, launches and lifeboats, and authentic markings. 19¾" long; 507 parts, assembly required............#M800100C $74.95 Or der Toll Free: 800 -989-1945 7 WWI Aviation British and American Aces of World War I Guten Tag! Metal Sign The Pictorial Record Franks. This volume covers every American fighter NEW! ace of the period, from Rickenbacker’s 26 down to those with five victories. For British and Commonwealth aces, separate chapters cover those with more than 10 kills and those with five to nine kills, providing their squadrons, hometown, and in many cases their fate. It’s a worthy companion to German Aces of World War I (#21033). 240 pages, 400+ B&W photographs, 11"x 8¼", hardcover..................#21044C $59.95 SALE!% Save Over 25 Sopwith Camel Die Cast Model LIMITED EDITION Replicating the Camel flown by 35-victory ace Capt. Henry Winslow Woollett of No. 43 Squadron when he shot down a WWI-record six planes on April 12, 1918, this 1/48 scale, die cast model features textured surfaces that NEW! simulate the original's fabric-onwood construction, two Vickers machine guns and a clear windscreen mounted in front of the pilot-occupied cockpit, a detailed engine front with a rotating propeller and simulated bolt heads, real wire wing rigging, realistic landing gear with real rubber tires, authentic markings, and more. 7" wingspan; includes a display stand..................#92391E Reg: $53.95 Now: $39.95 S.E.5a Die Cast Model LIMITED EDITION NEW! Replicating the S.E.5a flown by 5-victory American ace Lt. Francis Magoun of No. 1 Squadron – the founding squadron of Special the Royal Flying Corps – Purchase! when he scored his first two vicSave $10 tories in early 1918, this 1/48 scale, die cast model features real wire wing rigging, an upper-wing-mounted machine gun, a rotating propeller, a figure of Magoun in the cockpit, authentic markings, and more. 6¾" wingspan; includes a display stand....#92343D Reg: $47.95 Now: $37.95 World War I Pilot Wing During WWI, no standard wings existed for the U.S. Army Signal Corp Air Service: most wings were cloth, but many jewelers made metal wings such as this at the request of pilots. Made in the USA of sterling silver with gold plated letters; 3" wide.....#65005E $49.95 Over 6' Tall ! World War I Replica Propeller This vintage-look propeller – handcrafted in wood just like an original WWIera prop – features red-tipped blades, faithfully reproduced hub hardware including bolt heads, and a weathered finish indicative of air action. An icon of early aviation, it makes an ideal addition to any décor – above the bar, over the mantle, or even “propped” in the corner! 73¼"x 6"x 3½"......#6988C $129 NEW! 4-Foot Vintage-Look Propeller – 47¼"x 4¼"x 2¼"........#88043B $64.95 8 The Red Baron's Last Flight “Guten Tag!” writes the Fräulein to NEW! “Mrs. Baron.” Featuring the Red Baron’s Fokker Dr.I and a lovely lady looking for trouble, this 24-gauge steel sign is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 11"x 17"; includes mounting holes................................#66165AA $19.95 Man, Moment, Machine NEW! The Red Baron & the Wings of Death Featuring thrilling, computergenerated graphics and interviews with World War I historians, this documentary takes you back to April, 1917, to examine one of the greatest challenges faced by 80-victory ace Manfred von Richthofen in the skies over WWI Europe: a new generation of aircraft designed to break Germany’s aerial supremacy. 50 minutes......................#V9050A $24.95 Franks & Bennett. The mysterious events of April 21, 1918 – the day the legendary Red Baron met his end – have kept the world captivated for decades. Here, leading aviation historian Norman Franks and pilot Alan Bennett take you straight to the site of Richthofen's final crash, dissect evidence that includes a host of forensic and historical facts, and expose what only eyewitnesses could see to determine the definitive answer to one of history's most compelling mysteries. 144 pages, 70 B&W photographs, 8"x 10", softcover............................................................#36031B $19.95 “The Death of the Red Baron” Diorama Depicting the death of Rittmeister Manfred von Richthofen – the “Red Baron,” who led all World War I aces with 80 victories – on April 21, 1918, this museum quality, hand painted, 1/32 scale resin and metal diorama features the Red Baron’s famous red Fokker Dr.I triplane being pillaged by five metal Australian Imperial Force souvenir hunters, a figure of the deceased Richthofen, and a realistic terrain base. 9½"x 6".........#82026A $199 World War I Yard Spinners A Perfect for your lawn, garden or patio, these World War I fighter aircraft are actually “wind spinner” yard sculptures whose propeller-spinner rotates in even the slightest breeze! Made of SolarMax® UV resistant nylon with molded metal and plastic fittings for the utmost in quality and durability, they include a pole, a ground stake, and assembly instructions. Prussian Blue Over 1,000 The History of the Photographs! Order Pour le Mérite Previtera. Through more than 1,000 color photographs of rare, original awards – belonging to kings and kaisers, tsars and generals, princes and statesmen – this lavishly illustrated book presents a comprehensive visual history of Imperial Germany’s Order Pour le Mérite, the “Blue Max,” as well as other related devices such as oak leaves, crowns, and stick and lapel pins. 402 pages, 9¾"x 12", hardcover..........................#10480D $149 Blue Max Named for Max Immelmann and awarded to aviators such as Hermann Goering, Manfred von Richthofen and Werner Voss for outstanding bravery on the battlefield, the Blue Max has not been awarded since the end of the Great War. This full-size reproduction includes the same enamel reverse as the original and a length of black and silver ribbon..................#65205C $29.95 www.Militar yIssue.com B A: Red Baron Triplane 33" wingspan......#62253B $64.95 B: Sopwith Camel 36½" wingspan...#62255B $54.95 The Blue Max Never has the sky been so vast nor the dogfights so real as in this stirring war story set in the skies above Germany during the closing days of World War I. Highly praised for its uncompromising story, amazing combat realism and spectacular flying sequences, it stars James Mason, George Peppard and Ursula Andress. Widescreen, Dolby Surround, 2 hrs. 30 min.......................................#V8947D $14.95 Blue Max Shirt This premium quality, Back 100% pre-shrunk cotton, black t-shirt features Germany’s Pour le Mérite “Blue Max” medal screen-printed Medium.........#69304D $29.95 on the front and, on the Large............#69305D $29.95 back, a list of World $ War I pilots to whom it X-Large........#69306D $29.95 XX-Large......#69307D 34.95 was awarded. Fax: 651-635- 0700 PRE-WWII Between the Wars U.S. Armed Forces in China 1856-1941 Pre-World War II U.S. Navy Figures Replicating pre-World War II U.S. Navy officers and sailors, these hand painted, 1/30 scale, metal figures are historically accurate right A B down to their realistic headgear, tropical white and winter blue uniforms, and authentic insignia. Standing figures measure approximately 2½" tall. A: Officer with Drawn G Pistol....#M510564N $29 $ B: Shore Patrol......#M510565N 58 C: Chief Petty Officer................#M510566N $29 D: Sailor with Sea Bag.....................#M510572N $29 E: Sailor Marching................................#M510567N $29 F: Deck Officer............................#M510563N $29 G: Sailor Port Arms....................#M510570N $29 H: Standing Rifleman.................#M510568N $29 I: BAR Gunner............................#M510573N $29 J: Kneeling Rifleman.................#M510569N $29 K: Sailor with Banner................#M510571N $29 L: Sailors on a Bench.....................#95624N $79 M: Pre-WWII U.S. Navy Steam Launch Used from the turn-of-the-century until World War II, U.S. Navy steam launches performed a variety of ferrying and patrol duties. Finely detailed and painted by hand, this 1/30 scale, polystone model features a waterline hull, a realistic steam engine and funnel, metal figures of a coxswain and a sailor manning the Lewis machine gun. 12" long.........#95623N $149 C D H I Langellier. This heavily illustrated book examines the nearly 90-year presence of American military forces in China, from the first operations on the Pearl River in 1856 through the U.S. involvement in the Boxer Rebellion of 1900, the SinoJapanese Wars, the fall of Peking in 1941, and the early World War II exploits of the 1st American Volunteer Group “Flying Tigers.” 48 pages, 40 B&W photographs and 24 color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover........#M100894B $17.95 F E J Special Purchase! Save 50% L K NEW! M Nominated for Eight Oscars! Great War at Sea U.S. Navy Plan Gold The Sand Pebbles Special Edition This 1966 film stars Steve McQueen as a rebellious U.S. Navy machinist’s mate aboard the gunboat USS San Pablo, which faces mounting hostility while assigned to Yangtze River patrols in revolution-torn 1926 China. This Special Edition, 2-DVD set includes theatrical and extended road show versions, a “making of” featurette, a McQueen remembrance, and more. Widescreen, Dolby stereo, Rated PG-13. 2 hrs. 59 min.........#MV51418D $19.95 American Plans to Fight the French in the 1920s Following World War I, the U.S. Navy drew up plans to fight a host of potential enemies, including longtime ally France. Now, this thrilling board game puts you in the admiral’s chair to lead American or French naval forces as they fight one another for control of the Caribbean basin. You get a 34"x 22" operational map, a 24"x 24" tactical map, 210 playing pieces, 24 scenarios, a rulebook, and more. For 1-2 players.........#69622C Reg: $59.95 Now: $29.95 The Winds of War Grumman F3F-2 Die Cast Model Replicating an F3F-2 flown by Lt. Robert Galer – an AllAmerican basketball player who recorded 13 World War II victories, received the Medal of LIMITED EDITION Honor for his actions during the Battle of Guadalcanal, and went on to become a brigadier general – of VMF-2 stationed at NAS San Diego in October, 1940, this 1/48 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features textured surface details, wire wing rigging, a detailed cockpit with a pilot figure, M2 machine guns, removable wingmounted bombs, optional position landing gear, and authentic markings. 8" wingspan; includes a display stand......................................#98178B $49.95 F2A Buffalo Die Cast Model Manufactured by Hobby Master, this 1/48 scale, die cast model replicates an F2A-2 Buffalo – the U.S. Navy’s first monoplane fighter – that flew from the USS Lexington in 1940. This beauty has it all: LIMITED EDITION a detailed cockpit with instruments, flight controls, a ventral window, a telescopic gun sight and a sliding canopy; retractable landing gear with rolling wheels; a movable rudder; 100-lb. wing-mounted bombs; an authentic VF-2 – the “Flying Chiefs” – paint scheme with yellow section colors; and more. 8¾" wingspan; includes a display stand...........#98110A $39.95 Replicating the USS Lexington as she was fitUSS Lexington ted when sunk by the Japanese on May 8, 1942, during the Battle of the Coral Sea, this CV-2 Kit 1/350 scale plastic kit is amazing in its detail. Your “Gray Lady” will include a choice of waterline or full hull configurations, intricate island and stern detailing, an assortment of realistic lifeboats and guns, and an exquisitely detailed flight deck that includes a variety of aircraft with clear canopies and optional folding wings. Measures 30½" long and includes a display stand with a nameplate; 583 parts, assembly required..................#92207E Reg: $155 Now: $135 Special Purchase! Save $20 Set against the backdrop of world events that led to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, this engrossing miniseries centers around naval officer Victor “Pug” Henry (Robert Mitchum) and his family. While Germany seizes several border countries, Italy attempts to establish a Fascist Colonial Empire under Mussolini and Japan prepares for battle with China, the Henry clan finds itself drawn into the drama, romance, tragedy and heroism that led to America's involvement in World War II. 14 hrs. 39 min. on six DVDs...................................#MV50105D $59.95 War and Remembrance Volumes I & II The story of the Henry family, which began in The Winds of War (above), continues as the U.S. is attacked by Japan. For Victor Henry, a naval career sets him in command of a cruiser with hopes of a promotion to the Admiralty. Victor’s son Byron, a submarine officer, must deal with the separation of his wife and son, held in German custody as enemy alien Jews. Stars Jane Seymour, Robert Mitchum and Sir John Gielgud. Each volume is 15 hours long and arrives on six DVDs.........................$99.95 each Volume I.................................................#MV50106E Volume II................................................#MV50107E Buy Both Volumes – Save $50! #MV51419E Reg: $199.90 Now: $149.90 Or der Toll Free: 800 -989-1945 9 WWII Nazi Re gime A Note About These Products Products covering Nazi Germany are offered as items of importance for historians and collectors. Military Issue condemns the philosophies, ideals and practices of Nazism. The Birth of the Nazis How the Freikorps Blazed ! W NE a Trail for Hitler Jones. Raised in the chaotic aftermath of World War I, the Freikorps were composed of veteran soldiers and rightwing students determined to crush those who had “betrayed” their homeland. This book examines those voluntary paramilitary groups, which manipulated German politics – from the abdication of the Kaiser in 1918 through Hitler’s Beer Hall Putsch of 1923 – and created the atmosphere in which the Nazis succeeded. 329 pages, 5"x 7¾", softcover.......................................#M103343N $13.95 He Was My Chief The Memoirs of Adolf Hitler’s Secretary Schroeder. “An alternately adoring, clinical, fascinating and creepy take on one of history’s most evil men.” – New York Post. Written by Christa Schroeder, who served as Hitler’s personal secretary for 12 years, this book provides fascinating insight into the Nazi leader’s bourgeois manners, his mood swings, and his closest colleagues. 272 pages, 8 pages of B&W photographs, 6½"x 9½", hardcover....................#M101665B $29.95 Hitler NEW! A Career How did a provincial rabblerouser from Austria rise to become Germany’s messianic Fuhrer? Featuring an amazing array of neverbefore-seen film footage from secret archives and private collections, this documentary uncovers the deeper causes behind the rise and fall of Adolf Hitler and the Third Reich. You’ll learn about Hitler’s mastery of imagery and crowd psychology, his consummate skill in exploiting the weaknesses in others, and more. B&W and color, 2 hrs. 31 min............#MV52380C $29.95 The Private Voice of Hitler What did Hitler sound like and EW! say when he was having a con- N versation rather than shouting his beliefs to his followers? Featuring film shot by Eva Braun and Nazi cameramen, this program utilizes special computer technology to lip-read silent film and a unique sound recording of Hitler talking – secretly recorded in 1942 by radio engineer Thor Damen – to put the Nazi leader’s words into his mouth. B&W and color, 40 minutes......#MV50376A $24.95 Adolf Hitler’s Radio Address to the Third Reich January 31st, 1933 One day after Adolf Hitler became German chancellor, he made his first national radio address. Digitally remastered from the original broadcast in which Hitler set out his vision for a new Germany and the Musikkorps der Leibstandarte-SS performed six marches and anthems, this CD includes a German transcript of the speech and a complete English translation. 32 minutes...............#MA10142AA $24.95 10 Hitler’s Berghof Diorama & Metal Figures NEW! The Berghof – Adolf Hitler’s home in the Bavarian Alps – was purchased in 1933 with funds Hitler received through the sale of his book, Mein Kampf. Next to the Wolfsschanze, it was the place where Hitler spent the most time during World War II. Beautifully detailed and painted by hand, this stunning, 1/30 scale diorama features a polystone model of that mountain retreat along with historically accurate metal figures. Collect multiple figures to create a realistic diorama! Each measures approximately 2½" tall. A A: Hitler’s Berghof – You get the chalet-style building and its large terrace, each with textured surfaces and simulated bricks. The building measures 9½" tall with a 12½"x 4" footprint and the F terrace measures 3" tall with a $ 14"x 10½" footprint....................................#M901861N 199 B: Adolf Hitler & Blondi – This set includes Adolf Hitler and Blondi, the beloved German Shepherd given to Hitler by Martin Bormann in 1941..........#M510591N $35 C: NEW! Konstantin Hierl – The leader of the Reichsarbeitsdienst (National Labor Service) gives the Nazi “Heil Hitler” salute..........................#M511110N $31 D: NEW! Eva Braun – Braun – Hitler’s longtime mistress who married the Nazi leader one day before they committed suicide in the Führerbunker in Berlin – holds a bouquet of flowers behind her back.........#M511112N $31 E: NEW! Reinhard Heydrich – Heydrich was the chief of the Reich Main Security Office and the chair of the 1942 Wannsee Conference.........................#M511113N $31 F: NEW! Heinrich Himmler – The Chief of the German Police enjoys a cup of coffee while sitting on one of the Berghof’s sun loungers (included).........#M511111N $49 G: NEW! Baldur von Schirach – Von Schirach was the head of the Hitler-Jugend (Hitler Youth) and the Gauleiter of Vienna......................................#M511114N $31 Hitler’s Headquarters From Beer Hall to Bunker, 1920-1945 Taylor. A fascinating photographic history of Hitler’s many headquarters, both before and during World War II, this book recounts the background, physical description and importance of all the private residences, command posts, offices and mobile headquarters of the Nazi dictator. 192 pages, B&W photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover. #M101202B $29.95 www.Militar yIssue.com B C G J H D E I K H: NEW! Robert Ley – Ley was the head of the German Labor Front..........#M511115N $31 I: Waiters – This set includes three Berghof waiters who were recruited from Hitler’s personal SS bodyguard regiment..............#M510590N $89 J: Table & Chairs – This metal set of furniture used on the terrace of Hitler’s Berghof, includes a table – complete with a tablecloth and a chocolate cake! – and four chairs.....#M510592N $39 K: NEW! Berghof Sun Loungers – This metal set includes two sun loungers with polka dot cushions.......................#M511116N $39 Eva Braun Hitler’s Mistress Through Eva Braun’s color home movies and B&W newsreel footage, this program examines the relationship between Braun and Adolf Hitler – who married two days before they committed suicide in Hitler’s Berlin bunker – to provide a fascinating look into the private life of Hitler at his Berghof mountain retreat in the Bavarian Alps. 49 minutes....................................................................#MV50232B $9.95 Killing Hitler ! NEW In 1944, the British Special Operations Executive (SOE) hatched a top-secret plan – Operation Foxley – to assassinate Adolph Hitler at his Berghof estate in the Bavarian Alps. Featuring re-enactments, historical footage, interviews with various witnesses and a presentday analysis, this docudrama examines the Operation Foxley assassination plan and implements a thrilling mock-coup that lets you see one of history’s alternate paths. Dolby Digital 2.0, 1 hr. 39 min................................................................#MV51508D $14.95 Fax: 651-635- 0700 WWII T he “Father land” Inside Hitler’s Germany 1937 Berlin Auto Show Life Under the Third Reich Hughes & Mann. Drawing on the experiences of ordinary German soldiers and civilians, this heavily illustrated book examines everyday life in Germany under Adolf Hitler’s totalitarian government, from the early 1930s – before the full horrors of the regime were evident – through the end of World War II. 224 pages, 280 B&W photographs and illustrations, 7½"x 9½", softcover.............#M101216B $22.95 Featuring three German automobiles in front of the Brandenburg Gate, this replica poster promotes the 1937 Berlin International Auto Show, which was officially opened by a speech from Adolf Hitler. 11"x 16½". #M701099C Schiff ahoi.. The Songs of Berlin’s Third Reich Ufa-Films Star Zarah Leander 1936-1943 In 1942, Germany’s leading movie production company, Universum Film AG (Ufa), was wholly controlled by the Third Reich, and its biggest star was Swedish-born actress and singer Zarah Leander. This collection of 13 of Leander’s most well-known Third Reich Ufa recordings includes Reite, kleiner Reiter; Ich steh’im Regen; Schiff ahoi; Mein Leben für die Liebe-jawohl; Der Wind hat mir ein Lied erzählt; Merci, mon ami; Heut' abend lad' ich mir die Liebe ein; Mein Leben fuer die Liebe; and Yes Sir. 41 minutes....................#MA10152AA $24.95 Wie einst Lili Marleen... The Songs of Lale Andersen, Wartime Germany’s “Forces Favorite,” 1939-1943 During World War II, Berlin cabaret singer Lale Andersen’s Lili Marleen – broadcast on the powerful German armed forces radio station – became a popular hit with both German and Allied troops. This CD contains 13 of Andersen’s most famous wartime songs, including Der junge an der Reling, Drei Rote Rosen, Es fährt ein Schiff, Heinemann, Der Feldmohn, Unter der Rote Laterne von St Pauli and, of course, Lili Marleen. 45 minutes.................................#MA10150AA $24.95 Mother’s Cross Awards A B C These premium quality reproductions Includes of the enameled Neck Ribbon! NEW! Mother’s Cross awards – which were established in 1938 as part of Adolf Hitler’s initiative to encourage Aryan population growth – feature a swastika and the inscription “Der Deutschen Mutter” (The German Mother) on the front and, on the back, the institution date and a likeness of Adolf Hitler’s signature. 2" tall; includes a 12" neck ribbon.......................................$21.95 each A: Gold – Awarded to women who gave birth to eight children..................................#M650777C B: Silver – Awarded to women who gave birth to six children......................................#M650778C C: Bronze – Awarded to women who gave birth to four children...................................#M650779C Nazi Ration Card A authentic piece of Nazi Germany history, this genuine 1943 ration card for baby food features Nazi insignia and measures 6"x 5¾". #M601271AA $29.95 $ 14.95 11" Long! Volkswagen KdF-Wagen Die Cast Models Replicating KdF-Wagens (“Kraft durch Freude, or “Strength through Joy” cars) inspected by Adolf Hitler at the Volkswagen factory near Fallersleben in 1938, this premium quality, 1/43 scale set includes a metal Hitler figure and three die cast cars – a standard sedan, a sedan with an open sunroof and a convertible sedan – each with a detailed interior and glazed windows, separately applied plastic and photo-etched metal detail parts, free-rolling wheels, and more. Each car measures approximately 3¾" long; includes the diorama display base.............#M901740B $129 Volkswagen Pins Opening Hood and Doors! 1937 Maybach SW38 Cabrio Die Cast Model This amazingly detailed, 1/18 scale, metal and plastic model of the German-built Maybach SW38 features a fully outfitted, carpeted interior with real burl wood trim; working side windows; an opening trunk and suicide doors; a prototypical three-headlamp front; a butterfly hood that opens to reveal an intricate 3.8-liter, straight-6 engine; a working steering system; free-rolling, artillery spoked wheels with Maybach emblems and rubber tires; and more. 11" long...#M900808C $69.95 A B The Volkswagen factory at Fallersleben was built in 1938 to manufacture KdF-Wagens, but by 1939 production changed to military vehicles. Replicating pins issued to commemorate the building of the plant and the hometown of the VW, these silver-tone pins will make a great addition to your collection of Nazi Germany memorabilia. A: 1938 Factory Groundstone Laying Pin Measures approximately 1"x 1" and includes a safety pin back..........................#M650426C $19.95 B: Hometown of the Volkswagen Stick Pin This replica measures ¾" in diameter and includes a stick pin back...............#M650427B $12.95 Gau Badges A The leaders of Nazi political districts were empowered to bestow Gau badges to local political organizations and also sold commemorative badges during rallies to finance operations. These premium quality reproductions have a pin back...........................$19.95 each A: Gau Berlin Commemorative Badge in Gold – The first award of the Gau Berlin commemorative badge was made by Dr. Joseph Goebbels, Gauleiter of Berlin, on October 29, NEW! 1936. It came in two classes (silver and gold), with roughly 30 of the gold badges awarded to founding Berlin Gau members. 1¾" diameter.........................................#M650775C B: Gau Allgemeine Badge – Instituted in 1933 for the districts of Saxony, Bavaria, Franconia, Halle-Merseburg, Hessen-Nassau, Megdeburg-Anhalt, Mecklenburg and Lubeck, this badge B features the date 1925 (when Hitler reformed the NSDAP and took control of it) on the front and a silver-tone finish. 1¾" diameter....................................................#M650780C In the Service of the Reich Diplomatic & Government Officials/German Red Cross Angolia. This heavily illustrated book examines the Third Reich-era uniforms and insignia worn by the German diplomatic service, by government officials and by the German Red Cross. You’ll view hundreds of images that include not only the uniforms and insignia themselves, but also belt buckles, side arms, awards, flags, and more. 368 pages, 750 B&W and color photographs and illustrations, 6¼"x 9¼", hardcover........#M104133D $44.95 Diplomatic Official’s Visor Cap Made by the original WWII manufacturer to Third Reich specifications, this stunning reproduction of a diplomatic official’s peaked visor cap features a black wool top with wool piping, a velvet cap band, a silver bullion chin cord, Nazi eagle and wreath insignia, and historically correct manufacturer markings....$199 each Size 7..........#M650888D Size 73/8.......#M650891D Size 71/8.......#M650889D Size 71/2.......#M650892D Size 71/4.......#M650890D Size 75/8.......#M650893D German Diplomat’s Dagger This high quality reproduction of a German diplomat’s dagger – adopted in 1939 for wear by selected officials of the Foreign Ministry – features a nickel-plated metal blade, a simulated mother-of-pearl hilt with a nickel-plated eagle head, authentic insignia, and a metal sheath. 14" long.....................................#M600196C $19.95 Or der Toll Free: 800 -989-1945 11 WWII SA / SS Night of the Long Knives After Adolf Hitler became NEW! German chancellor in 1933, the Sturmabteilung (SA) – the paramilitary organization of the Nazi Party directed by Ernst Röhm – became increasingly eager for power. This program examines the Night of the Long Knives purge that took place between June 30 and July 2, 1934, when the Nazi regime rounded up and slaughtered 1,000 SA members, including Röhm, who was viewed as a threat to Hitler’s rule. B&W and color, 50 minutes......#MV50377A $24.95 Parade Review Metal Figures & Diorama Pieces SOLD OUT! A B D C E Stormtrooper Marches Digitally re-mastered from original Third Reich 78 rpm recordings, this collection of 23 songs and marches includes SA Totenmarsch, the storm trooper funeral march; Heide Marie, about a storm trooper’s girlfriend he cannot forget; favorites such as Horst Wessel Lied (Nazi Party anthem), Die Braune Kompanie (The Brown Company) and Volk ans Gewehr (People, Take Up Arms); and many others. 1 hr. 6 min........#MA10106A $19.95 SA Storm Troopers Finely detailed and painted by hand, these 1/30 scale, metal figures B A replicating SA “storm troopers” and chiefof-staff Viktor Lutze at a Nazi parade are historically accurate right down to their authentic headgear, “brown shirt” dress uniform, swastika armband and shiny D C jack boots. 2½" tall. A: SA Standard Bearer – Includes a realistic SA flag...........................................#M510397N $32 B: SA Marching Figure.....................#M510398N $21 C: SA Marching Officer....................#M510399N $21 D: SA Chief-of-Staff Viktor Lutze....#M510515N $27 German SA Officer’s Dagger This reproduction of a dagger carried by SA officers from 1934 to 1945 features a metal blade and authentic Nazi insignia. 14" long; includes a scabbard with a ring hanger.......#M650680AA $14.95 SA Badges These premium quality reproductions of rare Sturmabteilung (SA) badges include a pin back...$19.95 each A: SA Treffen Badge – Later elevated to a party badge, this was originally sold as a rally badge at the October 17-18, 1931, SA rally in Braunschweig, where the SA gave its full support ! W E N to Hitler. 2" tall..................#M600175C B: NEW! SA Sports Badge in Gold This badge, instituted in 1931, was awardB ed to SA members age 40 and older who passed a series of physical, defense and field exercises for 12 months. 2¼" tall.......#M650781C A 12 F Replicating a Nazi parade review, this 1/30 scale diorama features finely detailed, hand painted metal figures of Adolf Hitler, some of his top aides, and Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler (LAH) soldiers. Collect multiple figures to create a realistic diorama! Each measures approximately 2½" tall. I $ A: Adolph Hitler..............................#M510312N 25 SOLD OUT! B: Dr. Goebbels...............................#M510313N $25 C: Reichsminister Rudolf Hess.....#M510492N $25 D: Goering............................................#93055N $29 E: Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler.......................................#M510494N $25 M F: Officer at Attention.....................#M511060N $29 $ G: Officer Marching with sword........#M511061N 29 H: Soldier Presenting Arms..............#M511062N $29 I: Soldier Marching with Rifle...........#M511063N $29 J: Soldier at Ease...............................#M511064N $29 K: Soldier at Attention.......................#M511065N $29 L: Der Fuhrer’s Staff Car – This historically accurate, 1/30 scale set features a three-axle Mercedes-Benz G4 parade car with free-rolling wheels, fender-mounted Nazi party flags, and six metal figures including a saluting Adolf Hitler. Made of polystone, the car measures 8½" long...............#M900796N $185 J K G H L N M: Nazi Eagle (6½"x 2¾"x 11")....#M510311N $55 P N: Review Stand (13"x 5½"x 5¾").............................#M510310N $69 P: Nazi Eagles on Plinths – In cities such as Munich, Nuremburg and, of course, Berlin, street architecture was utilized by the Nazis to help “frame” their displays and rallies. This set of two finely detailed and hand painted, 1/30 scale, polystone Nazi eagles mounted on simulated stone columns measures 8½" tall...............................#M901874N $59 LAH Regimental Band Figures These 1/30 scale, hand painted, metal figures of marching LAH musicians are historically accurate right down to their steel helmets, insignia, and black jack boots. 2½" tall.......................$29 each B A: Snare Drummer ...............................#M510516N A B: Bass Drummer.................................#M510517N C: Cymbalist .........................................#M510518N D: Bell Player.........................................#M510519N E: Bassoon Player................................#M510520N F: Flautist..............................................#M510521N G: Saxophonist.....................................#M510522N F G H: Clarinetist.........................................#M510523N I: Tuba Player......................................#M510524N J: Horn Player.......................................#M510525N K: Trombonist .......................................#M510526N L: Trumpeter .........................................#M510527N M: Drum Major......................................#M510528N J K N: Schellenbaum Carrier...............#M510529N $39 This complete, 21-piece LAH marching band is sure to be the centerpiece of your World War II German military miniatures collection! You get a drum major, two trumpeters, two trombonists, two tuba players, two horn players, two saxophonists, a bassoonist, a bell player, two flautists, two clarinetists, two snare drummers, a bass drummer, and a cymbalist. And, as an added bonus, you also get a FREE Schellenbaum carrier and a special collector’s box!.............................#M510530N $599 www.Militar yIssue.com C D H I L M E N LAH Regimental Band Set Fax: 651-635- 0700 WWII Blitzkrie g The Gleiwitz Case W! NE W The Nazi Secret Plan to Invade Poland This 1961, German-language film recreates the infamous Gleiwitz incident (in which Nazi soldiers, posing as Polish insurgents, staged an attack on a German radio station), from the recruitment and training of six Polish-speaking SS soldiers through the execution of the attack that provided Adolf Hitler and the Third Reich a phony reason for invading Poland and starting World War II. B&W, English subtitles, 1 hr. 10 min...#MV52381C $24.95 Katyn “Searing and devastating.” – The New York Times. Following the Nazi invasion of Poland in 1939, Stalin ordered Russian soldiers into the country to oversee the imprisonment of Polish officers, who were later slaughtered in Russia’s Katyn Forest. Based on that horrific event, this 2007 film – nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film – tells the story of four Polish officers and the families who struggle to uncover the truth. Widescreen, Dolby Digital 5.1, English subtitles. 1 hr. 57 min................#MV51790B $26.95 No Greater Ally The Untold Story of Poland’s Forces in World War II Koskodan. Filled with previously unpublished firsthand accounts and rare archival photographs, this book examines Poland’s participation in World War II, from its valiant but doomed defense against the 1939 Nazi invasion through its troops’ participation in the battles of Leningrad, Arnhem, Tobruk and Normandy. 304 pages, B&W photographs, 6¼"x 9", hardcover......................................#M100908B $24.95 Guderian Panzer General Macksey. This newly revised biography of Generaloberst Heinz Special Purchase! Guderian – who raised and guided Save 60% Germany's Panzer forces – provides keen insight into the man who helped develop the Blitzkrieg doctrine and tactics during the interwar years and spearheaded Germany's success during World War II's opening campaigns in Poland, France and the Soviet Union. 256 pages, B&W photographs, 6½"x 9½", hardcover...#M104294AA Reg: $39.95 Now: $15.95 Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf. F/G Tank Kit First tested in the Spanish Civil War, the Panzer II was used to great effect in the German campaigns in Poland, France and North Africa. This 1/35 scale, plastic kit features a detailed interior, realistic armament, five figures, rubber tracks, authentic markings, and more. 5" long; assembly required...........#M800248C $11.95 Waffen-SS Figures and StuG III Model These premium quality, hand painted, 1/30 scale, Waffen-SS metal figures are historically accurate right down to their realistic helmets, weapons, uniforms and insignia. Standing figures measure 2½" tall. A: Riflemen in Action – Two figures with bolt-action rifles..................................#M510498N $58 B: Over There – A three-man scout team...................................................#M510499N $85 C: Open Fire – Three figures fire a variety of weapons......#M510500N $85 D: MG34 Team – Two figures fire a Maschinengewehr 34.....#M510502N $58 E: Officer.......................#M510501N $29 F: Marching Trooper....#M510503N $29 G: StuG III Ausf.B – Replicating a A Sturmgeschütz III assault gun employed in the Battle of France, this polystone tank destroyer features a snub-nosed 75mm gun, realistically weathered tracks, authentic markings, and two metal crew figures. You even get a prone metal Poilu figure and a French road sign! D 8¾" long......................#M900794N $129 After the German offensive in the Battle of France, the French Navy battleship Richelieu fought against British warships in the Battle of Dakar and then re-joined the Allies in 1942. Replicating the Richelieu in her 1943 configuration, when she was a member of the British Home Fleet, this 1/350 scale, plastic kit features a finely detailed hull, deck and bridge; realistic guns; plenty of photo-etched parts; authentic markings; a display base with a nameplate; and more. 27¾" long; 326 parts, assembly required..................#M800303D $135 Maginot Line 1940 Battles on the French Frontier Romanych & Rupp. Developed and constructed throughout NEW! the 1930s, the Maginot Line was supposed to form the ultimate defense against a German invasion of France. Filled with new maps, period photographs and color artwork, this heavily illustrated book examines the five German operations launched against the Maginot Line during the 1940 Nazi Blitzkrieg. 96 pages, B&W photographs and color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover........................................#M100919B $19.95 B C E F G French Battleship Richelieu Kit Includes a Display Base! French Battleships 1922-1956 Jordan & Dumas. This lavishly illustrated book examines the development and operational histories of the French batNEW! tleships Dunkerque, Strassbourg, Richelieu and Jean Bart, which, as the most radical and influential battleship designs of the interwar period, were intended to counter the growing threat of the German and Italian navies. 224 pages, 200+ B&W and color photographs and illustrations, 9¾"x 11¼", hardcover..........#M101787C $74.95 Char B1 Tank Model Replicating #337 “Eure,” a famous Char B1 heavy tank that frontally attacked NEW! and destroyed 13 Panzer IIIs and IVs lying in ambush in the small village of Stonne, France, on May 16, 1940, this 1/72 scale, plastic model features textured surfaces that include simulated rivets, realistic armament, separately applied detail parts, weathered tracks, a three-tone camouflage scheme with authentic 3rd Divisions Cuirassées de Réserve markings, added weight, and more. 3½" long; includes a removable display base...........................................................................#M900441B $19.95 Nazi Germany Currency Issued by Reichskredikasse Berlin from 1939-1945 for territory occupied by Nazi forces, this genuine 20 Reichsmark note features Nazi insignia, an image of Albrecht Dürer on the front and, on the back, an image of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. Circulated condition....#M600624AA $19.95 Channel Islands Occupied Through German newsreel footage and firsthand accounts from islanders, this program examines the Nazi occupation of Britain’s Channel Islands. You’ll witness a German infantry unit in full parade uniform, visit the remains of the only SS-run Nazi concentration camp on British soil, view a rare collection of Nazi artifacts, and more. B&W and color, 1 hr. 39 min......................#MV51945C $29.95 Or der Toll Free: 800 -989-1945 13 WWII Wor ld War II Imperial War Museum The First World War & Second World War in Photographs Special Purcha$se! Save 60 Holmes. “Unforgettable.” – The Boston Globe. Featuring hundreds of never-beforepublished images, this magnificent, two-volume, boxed set presents the very best photographs from the Imperial War Museum's vast collection to illustrate the story of the World Wars that defined the 20th century. 720 total pages, 900+ B&W photographs, 9½"x 11¼", hardcover. #M103049N Reg: $100 Now: $39.95 Battle Ground Axis Rising, 1939-1941 This 2-DVD collection contains nine rare films that explore the forces and events that led to World War II and the early, dark days when it seemed like nothing could stop the Axis of Germany, Italy and Japan. You’ll view Prologue to War, Triumph of the Axis, The Battle for France, Dunkirk, The Enemy Japan: Dream of Empire, Japanese Bomb Pearl Harbor, and more. B&W, 2 hrs. 41 min................................#MV50609C $9.95 The World at War Over 22 Hours! Collector’s Edition More than 30 years after its creation, this 26-episode series remains the definitive visual history of World War II. Narrated by Laurence Olivier and digitally Special re-mastered on 11 DVDs, this is Purcha epic history at its absolute best, presented Save 50se!% with eyewitness interviews and newsreel, propaganda, and home-movie footage drawn from the archives of 18 nations. Includes an additional 8 hours of bonus documentary material, a contemporary retrospective, a gallery of photos from the Imperial War Museum, and more. 22 hrs. 37 min. #V9116N Reg: $99.95 Now: $49.95 World War II Newspaper NEW! This 16-page, broadsheet newspaper is a collection of historic, reprinted, U.S. daily newspaper front pages and full-page illustrations documenting World War II. You’ll read contemporaneous accounts of the Battle of Britain, the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the war on the Eastern Front, the U.S. victory at Midway, the D-Day invasion, the German and Japanese surrenders, the 200 most important events of the war, and more. 17¼"x 22½"........................................#68076AA $9.95 14 Special Purchase! Save Over 75% WWII The Lost Color Archives Drawing exclusively from color footage obtained from around the world, this 2-DVD collection shows World War II the way the soldiers saw it. You get A New World Order, which follows the German Blitzkrieg; Total War, showing you how the war really looked in the skies over Germany, in the jungles of the Pacific and on the storm-tossed seas of the Atlantic; and Triumph and Despair, with incredible footage of the D-Day invasion and a chance to understand what it was like when the atom bomb fell on Japan. Includes an extra 15 minutes of bonus footage and scene selection. 2 hrs. 45 min....#V9124N Reg: $44.95 Now: $9.95 Allied Leaders Boxed Knife Set World War II Coin & Stamp Collection This stunning collection includes five Real WWII-era Artifacts! rare coins minted during World War II – a Jefferson .350 silver nickel, a Lincoln 1943 steel penny, a Mercury .900 silver dime, a Washington .900 silver quarter and a Walking Liberty .900 silver half dollar – along with three authentic U.S. stamps that were issued during the war years to support the war effort. Arrives in a handsome display case and includes a certificate of authenticity.....................#63203C $29.95 Churchill The Finest Hours Through rare archival film footage and stirring recreations, this documentary – which, narrated by Orson Welles, was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 1965 – examines Winston Churchill’s life from his childhood through his inspired leadership of Britain during World War II. As an added bonus, you’ll also receive two CDs of audio excerpts from Churchill’s most famous speeches! B&W and color, 1 hr. 50 min..................................#MV51305A $9.95 Featuring images of World War II Allied leaders Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin, Charles de Gaulle and Franklin D. Roosevelt, the four folding pocket knives in this set have a 4" long stainless steel blade with a back lock. Includes a handsome tin display box...#M650686A $14.95 FDR Churchill at War Nothing to Fear This CD compilation presents highlights of key speeches given by Franklin Delano Roosevelt during one of the most transformative eras in modern history. You’ll hear his first inaugural address in 1933; Fireside Chats; the Declaration of War on December 8, 1941; the 1941 and ’42 State of the Union addresses; a speech about the North African invasion on November 7, 1942; the D-Day prayer from June 6, 1944; and much more. 1 hr. 8 min..........................#MA10226C $15.95 His “Finest Hours” in Photographs, 1940-1945 Gilbert. Filled with rare photographs from the Imperial War Museum in London, this photohistory examines the many sides of Winston Churchill during World War II. You’ll see NEW! the inspirational British Prime Minister in conversation with world leaders, sharing a joke with dock workers, inspecting bomb-damaged cities, rallying the troops in theaters of war, picnicking with his generals on the banks of the Rhine, and much more. 160 pages, 200 B&W photographs, 9"x 11", hardcover.......................#M104305AA $34.95 World War II Commanders From the Attack on Poland to the Surrender of Japan Westwell. In this heavily illustrated book, which examines key Allied and Axis civilian and military commanders of World NEW! War II, you’ll learn how they were trained and selected for leadership, how promotions (and demotions) were carried out, how political leaders interacted with the military during the war, and more. 192 pages, 250 B&W photographs and illustrations, 8"x 8", hardcover.......#M101697B $19.95 Winston Churchill Figure Replicating British Prime Minister Winston Churchill on D-Day +6 when he landed in Normandy to see the situation for himself, this finely detailed and hand painted, 1/30 scale, metal figure is historically accurate right down to his naval uniform, walking stick, and trademark “V for Victory” sign........................#M510408N $25 World War II General Figures These beautifully detailed and hand painted, 1/30 scale, metal figures of American and German World War II commanders measure 2½" tall.....................................................................................................$29.95 each A: American Army – Surveying a battlefield with his binoculars, this general is historically accurate right down to his steel helmet, leather bomber jacket, riding boots, and personal sidearm........................................................#M512001AA B: German Army – This figure of Walther Model, who commanded each of the three major German army groups on the Eastern Front at various times in 1944 before assuming command of Western Front defenses, includes a visor cap, authentic uniform insignia, jack boots, and his trademark monocle......#M512002AA www.Militar yIssue.com A Fax: 651-635- 0700 B WWII Wor ld War II Tanks of World Wars I and II Third Reich Special Purchase! Save 50% The Second World War in Europe 1939-1945 Can the Allies stop Hitler’s dreams of world domination? In this thrilling board game, you’ll take on the leadership of Germany, Britain, France, Italy, the United States, or the Soviet Union, guiding your country through land, naval and air struggles and equally important economic and political battles, too. Includes a playing board, 840 playing pieces (representing aircraft, warships and armor), and rules for multiple scenarios. For 1-6 players...#69600C Reg: $64.95 Now: $32.45 Optional Board World War II Chess Set Challenge your fellow U.S. military buff to a game of chess with this unique set. You get a complete set of full-color resin U.S. and German World War II chess pieces, including Adolf Hitler and FDR as opposing kings and Sherman and Tiger tanks as opposing knights. Figures measure up to 3¼" tall.............#M300323B $79.95 Walnut Chess Board – This high quality, 15" square, walnut chess board is ready for your next great battle....#M300324D $24.95 American and Axis Figures A Replicating American B and Axis soldiers in fierce combat, these sets of 1/32 C scale, plastic figures feature realistic D weapons and uniforms. Standing figures measure 2¼" tall. A: American G.I.s – Includes sixteen figures...........................................#M510904C $19.95 B: U.S. Infantry Fire Support – Includes sixteen figures, two heavy machine guns and two mortars...................................#M510909B $21.95 C: German Elite Troops – 16-piece set includes 12 infantrymen, two cavalrymen and their mounts..........................................#M510911C $21.95 D: Japanese Infantry – Includes 16 figures and two “Rising Sun” flags............#M510908C $19.95 This heavily illustrated history of tanks, armored fighting vehicles, tank destroyers, command vehicles and specialized tanks from 1914 to 1945 covers everything from the prototype No. 1 Lincoln Machine, “Little Willie,” to Panzers and D-Day Funnies. Includes an A-Z alphabetical listing, a detailed specifications box for every type listed, and more. 128 pages, 300+ color and B&W photographs, 9"x 11½", softcover.......................................#M102180A $17.95 KV-2 Die Cast Model Wearing a winter paint scheme from the 1942 Kalinin Front in Russia, this 1/72 scale Hobby Master model of the Soviet Union’s enormous KV-2 heavy tank features a die cast chassis and rotating turret with an elevating 152mm gun; add-on detail parts such as machine guns and tow cables; detailed wheels and rubber tracks; a weathered finish; and more. Measures 3¾" long and includes a removable display base with a clear protective cover........................................#98081A $19.95 Panther & Jagdpanther Models Replicating armored fighting NEW! vehicles employed by German forces in 1944, these 1/72 scale, plastic models feature textured surA faces; an elevating gun; a simulated anti-magnetic Zimmerit coating; plenty of tools; realistic B tracks; and a stunning NEW! camouflage scheme...................................$19.95 each A: Sd.Kfz.171 Panther Ausf.G – This model, which includes a rotating turret, replicates a late-production Panther Ausf.G tank employed by the 1st SS-Panzer Division Leibstandarte SS-Adolf Hitler in France. 4¾" long.............................................#91495C B: Sd.Kfz.173 Jagdpanther – This model replicates a Jagdpanther (Hunting Panther) tank destroyer employed by Heavy Panzerjäger Battalion 559 in the Battle of the Bulge. 5¼" long...........#M901600C Over 1-Foot Long! Aircraft Anatomy of World War II Technical Drawings of Key Aircraft, 1939-1945 Eden & Moeng, ed. Along with full-color illustrations of more than 50 Allied and Axis aircraft, this book contains annotated cutaway drawings examining up to 200 design elements. You also get full specifications, including dimensions, power plant, and performance of each aircraft, while period photographs – some in color – round out the thorough examination. 256 pages, 155 B&W and 41 color photographs, 72 B&W and 53 color drawings, 9¼"x 12", hardcover...........#28106A $19.95 F6F-5 Hellcat Die Cast Model Replicating the NEW! F6F flown by 12-victory ace Lt. Hamilton “Mac” McWhorter III – the first Hellcat ace! – of VF-12 stationed on the USS Randolph in February, 1945, when McWhorter took part in the first carrier raid against Tokyo (downing a Zero in the process), this 1/72 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features engraved panel lines and simulated rivets; a detailed cockpit with an optional-position canopy and a pilot figure; a rotating propeller; optional-position landing gear; authentic markings, including distinctive white stripes on the vertical stabilizer and Air Group 12’s white ailerons; and more. 7" wingspan; includes a display stand....................#98361A $34.95 Bristol Beaufighter Mk.IF Die Cast Model Replicating the aircraft flown by 20-victory ace Flt. Lt. John “Cat’s Eyes” Cunningham – the highest scoring RAF night fighter pilot of WWII and the first pilot to shoot down an aircraft using radar – of No. 604 Squadron in 1940, this 1/72 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features engraved panel lines, a detailed cockpit and dorsal perspex bubble with two crew figures, realistic radial engine fronts with rotating propellers, optional position landing gear, and authentic markings. 9½" wingspan; includes a display stand..........#98216A $49.95 P-39L Airacobra Die Cast Model Mörser Karl-Gerät 41 Model Special Purchase! Save $20 Add history’s largest self-propelled gun to your World War II collection! Replicating “Loki” – the fifth in Nazi Germany’s series of six heavy siege mortars – in its running mode configuration, this 1/35 scale, plastic and metal model features textured surfaces; a 54cm barrel (Gerät 041); detailed walkways, railings and ladders; realistic Panzer tracks; a three-tone camouflage scheme with authentic markings; a prototypical 2-ton shell; and more. 12¾" long.........#91493D Reg: $99.95 Now: $79.95 Replicating Evelyn, a P-39L flown by Lt. Hugh “Rowdy” Dow – who probably achieved the final P-39 victory in the MTO when he shot down his second Bf 109 in April, 1944 – of the 350th Fighter Group, this 1/72 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features engraved panel lines, a detailed cockpit with a removable canopy and pilot figure, a rotating propeller with a 37mm cannon firing through the spinner, removable armament and an external fuel tank, optional-position landing gear, and an authentic desert camouflage scheme. 5½" wingspan; includes a display stand....................#98197A $29.95 Or der Toll Free: 800 -989-1945 15 WWII Krie gsmarine Kriegsmarine U-boats Inspector Admiral of the Navy Flag This replica of a flag used for the Admiral Inspector of the Navy of the Greater German Reich is made of screened polyester and includes reinforced edging and brass lugs. 5' x 3'......#65337AA $12.95 Plan Z The Nazi Bid for Naval Dominance Wragg. Except for the strength of the U-boat fleet at the height of the Battle of the Atlantic, the German Kriegsmarine was never a match for the British Royal Navy. This book examines the Nazi’s Plan Z – Hitler’s vision for a large and well-balanced fleet, including aircraft carriers – and how such a fleet could have influenced the major battles between Germany and England. 224 pages, 8 pages of B&W photographs, 6"x 9", hardcover......................................#36130B $39.95 Kriegsmarine German Navy of World War II This DVD features rare archival footage of the men and ships of the Kriegsmarine, including the legendary battleship Bismarck and her sister ship Tirpitz. You’ll explore Plan Z and the rebuilding of the Germany navy prior to World War II, U-boats and their disruption of Allied shipping, the battle for the Atlantic, and more… you’ll even view exclusive footage of the Tirpitz’s final resting place. B&W and color, Dolby Digital 2.0, 50 minutes.................................#V7218C $14.95 Musik der Kriegsmarine Digitally re-mastered from original Third Reich recordings, this CD features 14 arrangements of naval military music and sea shanties performed by the Musikkorps der Landmarineteile, including Der Letze Mann!, Die Flottenmarsch, Mit vollen Segeln, Unsere Marine, Minen-sucherlied, Windstärke, Das Lied der E-Bootfahrer, Wildganse rauschen and Heut’ Stechen Wir Uns Blaue Meer. 41 minutes............................#MA10146AA $24.95 Nightmare at Scapa Flow The Truth About the Sinking NEW! of HMS Royal Oak Weaver. Based on interviews with Royal Oak survivors and members of U-47’s 1939 crew, this book sheds news light on the controversy surrounding the sinking of the battleship HMS Royal Oak (with the loss of more than 800 of her crew) by the Nazi submarine U-47 – commanded by Günther Prien (see figure at right) – in the Royal Navy’s home anchorage of Scapa Flow. 198 pages, 12 pages of B&W photographs, 5"x 8", softcover............................#36177B $16.95 16 1939-1945, Bishop Bishop. This heavily illustrated, comprehensive guide to Germany’s submarine arm in World War II presents a complete organization of U-boat units from the beginning of the war in the North Atlantic through the last days of the Reich. Includes coverage of every type of submarine and their multitude of variants, unit markings, orders of battle, famous boats and commanders, and more. 192 pages, 150 color and B&W photographs and illustrations, 7½"x 9½", hardcover......................................#36049B $34.95 U-Boat Captain’s Visor Cap This premium quality replica of a Kriegsmarine captain’s cap features a white cotton top, hand-embroidered bullion wreaths, a gold metal eagle and side buttons, a patent leather chinstrap, a ribbed mohair cap band, and a white satin lining with two “EREL” markings and the Kriegsmarine “O.K.K Berlin” marking............................................$299 each Size 7...............#M650355C Size 71/8............#M650356C Size 71/4............#M650357C Size 73/8............#M650358C Size 71/2............#M650359C Size 75/8............#M650360C Now, you can create a realNEW! istic, World War II German Kriegsmarine Figures & Models navy diorama with these amazingly detailed and hand painted, 1/30 scale, metal figures of Kriegsmarine sailors and officers and beautifully crafted polystone vehicles. Figures measure 2½" tall. A: Admiral Karl Dönitz Dönitz commanded the German U-boat fleet during World War I and was given control of the entire Kriegsmarine in 1943......#95647N $31 B: Korvettenkapitän Otto Kretschmer – Kretschmer was the most successful German U-boat ace of World War II, sinking 47 merchant A B C D E F ships that totaled 272,958 $ tons.................................#95648N 31 C: Korvettenkapitän Günther Prien The commander of submarine U-47, Prien was the ninth-leading German U-boat ace of World War II (sinking more than 30 Allied ships, including H I J K L M the British battleship HMS Royal Oak) G and the first U-boat commander to be N: BMW 327 – This model awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Iron of a BMW 327 – a medium Cross.........................................#95639N $31 sized touring coupe proD: Kapitänleutnant – A Kapitänleutnant duced by the Bavarian firm shouts orders to his crew.........#95649N $31 between 1937 and 1941 – features textured surfaces, a E: Submariner – A U-boat sailor carries N a wrench and a toolbox............#95650N $31 glazed windshield, a detailed interior with a Kriegsmarine F: Flag Signaler – A bearded flag signaler officer behind the wheel, sends a message to another vessel........................................#95638N $31 realistically treaded tires, and authentic badging. G: Petty Officer – A petty officer uses his 6" long..............#95651N $89 boatswain’s pipe to pass a call to the $ crew..........................................#95642N 31 O: Sd.Kfz.9 Famo – This model of a “Famo” halfH: Radioman – A Funker (radioman) weartrack employed by the O ing a padded lifejacket and earphones relays a message.....................#95645N $31 Kriegsmarine to move heavy items around naval bases I: Lookout – A sailor on watch wears a steel and dockyards features texhelmet, a flash hood, and a padded tured surfaces, a rotating lifejacket....................................#95640N $31 crane, a glazed windshield, J: Policeman – Wearing a Marine separately applied detail Küstenpolizei gorget, a Kriegsmarine policeparts, realistic tracks and man brandishes a submachine treaded tires, and a LIMITED EDITION gun............................................#95641N $31 Kriegsmarine driver. $ P K: Seaman on Guard – A sailor stands 11" long.........#95652N 169 guard with a shouldered Karabiner P: Type 127 Seehund – The first model of its type, this two-man, 98 Kurz rifle..............................#95643N $31 Type 127 Seehund (seal) midget submarine – which was L: Seaman on Patrol – A sailor on employed by the Kriegsmarine during the closing months of World patrol carries a Kar98k.............#95644N $31 War II – features textured surfaces, a clear dome, two G7e torpeM: Sentry – A seaman on sentry duty wears does, a mottled “leopard” camouflage scheme, and a wheeled$ his summer parade uniform......#95646N $31 transport cradle with a towing rod. 15½" long...........#95653N 159 www.Militar yIssue.com Fax: 651-635- 0700 WWII Krie gsmarine / Royal Navy Over 3-feet long! Bismarck Iron Cross Metal Sign Schnellboote S-100 Kit Replicating a German S-100 class torpedo boat, which was nearly twice as large as its American and British World War II counterparts, this amazingly detailed, 1/35 scale, plastic kit measures more than 3-feet long! You get a finely molded hull, a fully outfitted deck with realistic armament, a calotte with internal bridge details, plenty of accessories including torpedoes, authentic markings, and much more. 39¼" long; assembly required............................................#M800305B $249 German S-Boats in Action in the Second World War Frank. Through maps, photographs and drawings as well as war diary entries and previously unseen original sources, this study of the successes and failures of the German Schnellboot – written by a former S-boat commander – in WWII provides operational details from all theaters and chronicles every incident that involved the 53-knot fast attack craft. 208 pages, 165 B&W photographs and illustrations, 8"x 10", hardcover......#M101736C $39.95 Tirpitz The Life and Death of Germany’s Last Super Battleship NEW! Zetterling & Tamelander. After the Royal Navy’s bloody high seas campaign to sink the Bismarck, the Allies were left with an uncomfortable truth: the German behemoth had a twin sister. This book examines the strategic implications and dramatic battles surrounding the German battleship Tirpitz and the desperate, 3½-year Allied effort to destroy the Nazis’ last serious surface threat. 256 pages, B&W photographs and illustrations, 6"x 9", hardcover..........#36178B $32.95 Featuring an image of the legendary German battleship Bismarck in 1940, this 24-gauge steel sign – die cut in the shape of an Iron Cross! – measures 14½"x 18½" and includes mounting holes. #66178B $29.95 Bismarck Model Battleship Tirpitz Kit Replicating the German battleship Bismarck, which sank the British flagship HMS Hood during the Battle of the Denmark Strait before meeting its own demise three days later, this 1/1000 scale, plastic model features simulated wood decking; a detailed superstructure; guns, lifeboats, and scout planes; gold-tone propellers; authentic 1941 markings; a display stand with a nameplate; and more. 10" long...................#83203D $27.95 The Battle-Cruiser HMS Renown Kriegsmarine Auxiliary Cruisers Williamson. During World War II, Kriegsmarine auxiliary cruisers were aggressive – and extremely successful – predators, searching the sea lanes for unsuspecting enemy merchant ships. This heavily illustrated book examines the specifications and designs of the Kriegsmarine’s 11 auxiliary cruisers as well as their combat histories, their eventual fates, and the careers of some of their most famous commanders. 48 pages, B&W photographs and color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover.............#M100889B $17.95 Kriegsmarine Badges These high quality, full size replicas of World War II German Kriegsmarine badges are intricately detailed and include a pin back..........$19.95 each A A: High Sea Fleet Badge – Awarded to battleship and cruiser crews for twelve weeks of active service. Silver- and gold-tone finish; 1½"x 2¼"...........#65209C B: E-Boat Badge, 2nd Pattern B Awarded to crew members of torpedo boats for participation in 12 missions against the enemy, leadership, being wounded in action, or participation in an especially successful mission. 2" tall...................................#M650739C C: Auxiliary Cruiser Badge – Awarded C to crewmen for participation in a successful long-distance voyage, this badge features Nazi insignia and a gilt Viking ship sailing over a blackened globe, all surrounded by a wreath of gilt oak leaves. 2¼"x 1¾"..........................#M650753C This 1/350 scale, plastic kit of the Kriegsmarine battleship Tirpitz – sister ship of the Bismarck dubbed the “Lonely Queen of the North” because she spent almost the entirety of World War II in Norwegian fjords – features a detailed superstructure, realistic armament, authentic markings, and more. 28" long; skill level 2.........#83104B $39.95 Union Jack This flag of the United Kingdom is made of polyester with reinforced edging and brass lugs. 5'x 3'...........................................#M600123AA $12.95 The Royal Navy at War Documenting the ships, aircraft and fighting men of the British Royal Navy during World War II, this 4-DVD collection includes 24 rare films – preserved in the Imperial 9 Hours War Museum’s vault – that provide a definitive overview of the Navy’s contribu- on 4 DVDs! tions to the war effort. You’ll view the commissioning of the HMS Howe, naval combat in 1941-42, Flower-class corvettes, the HMS London, the HMS King George V, and much more. B&W, 9 hours.................................#V7605B $34.95 NEW! NEW! 1916-1948 Smith. Filled with eyewitness accounts from former crew members, this book examines the distinguished career of the Royal Navy battlecruiser HMS Renown, from its construction during World War I through its between-the-wars duties, its 1939 modernization, its many stirring battles and convoy actions in World War II, and its 1948 scrapping. 368 pages, 40 B&W photographs and illustrations, 6"x 9", hardcover.................#M101659B $39.95 HMS Renown Battlecruiser Kit Seeing service ! in both NEW World Wars I and II, New Tooling! the British battlecruiser Renown and its sister ship, HMS Repulse, were at one time the world’s largest capital ships. Replicating HMS Renown in her 1942 configuration (when she chased the German battleship Bismarck), this newly tooled, 1/700 scale, plastic kit features a choice of full hull or waterline construction, textured surfaces, a detailed superstructure, realistic armament, two Walrus Mk.1 scout aircraft in clear plastic, authentic markings, a display stand with a nameplate, and more. 13½" long; 288 parts, assembly required.................#83733C $39.95 Second World War at Sea Special Purchase!% Save 50 Eastern Fleet Naval Action in the Indian Ocean, 1942 Following its victory at Pearl Harbor and the capture of the mighty British naval base at Singapore, the Imperial Japanese Navy First Air Fleet’s next move was to challenge the Royal Navy on the Indian Ocean. Now, you can recreate those 1942 naval operations in this thrilling board game that puts you in the admiral’s chair! You get a 34"x 22" operational map of the eastern half of the Indian Ocean, 210 playing pieces (representing warships and aircraft), 11 scenarios, a rule book, and more. For 1-2 players..............................................................................................#69623C Reg: $44.95 Now: $22.45 Or der Toll Free: 800 -989-1945 17 WWII Italy / Nor th Africa Italian Blackshirt 1935-45 Battistelli & Crociani. This book examines the origins, development, recruitment, training, conditions of service, uniforms and equipment, battle experience, and political and ideological motivation of the Italian armed fascist militia, the Camicie NEW! Nere (Blackshirts), from the Italian-Ethiopian war of 1935-36 through the Spanish Civil War and the end of World War II. 64 pages, B&W photographs and color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover........................................#M100920B $18.95 The Battle for the Mediterranean Through rare archival footage, vivid graphics and expert analysis, this program examines the great Mediterranean battles between the Italian and British navies, the land campaigns between Rommel’s Afrika Korps and the British 8th Army, Britain’s struggle to retain control of Malta, the war in Greece, and the struggle for control of the skies as the German Luftwaffe fought the combined forces of the Royal Air Force and the U.S. Army Air Force. B&W and color, 1 hr. 40 min...............................#MV51285C $14.95 Struggle for the Middle Sea The Great Navies at War in the Mediterranean Theater, 1940-1945 O’Hara. As the maritime crossroads where Europe, Asia and NEW! Africa meet, the Mediterranean Sea was the site of more major naval actions than either the Atlantic or the Pacific during World War II. This book examines the actions and performance of the five major navies – British, Italian, French, German and American – in the Mediterranean and what drove each nation’s maritime strategy. 352 pages, 25 color and 21 B&W photographs, 6¼"x 9", hardcover...........#M101788C $34.95 Italian Forces Metal Figures A These amazingly detailed and hand painted, 1/30 scale, metal figures of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini on horseback, fascist soldiers, a Catholic bishop and a DAK guard are historically accurate right down to their realistic clothing and authentic insignia. Standing figures measure 2½" tall. A: Marching Standard Bearer...#M511069N $35 B: Marching Officer...................#M511068N $32 C: Marching Rifleman...............#M511070N $32 D: Bugler....................................#M511071N $32 E: Soldier at Ease.....................#M511072N $32 F: Senior Officer with Map......#M511073N $32 B E Italian Heavy Cruiser Pola (1941) Kit Replicating the Italian, Zara-class NEW! heavy cruiser Pola, which was sunk during the Battle of Cape Matapan in the Mediterranean Sea on March 29, 1941, this 1/350 scale, plastic kit features a one-piece hull with textured surfaces, a detailed superstructure and deck, realistic armament, boats and a floatplane, authentic markings, a display stand, and more. 20½" long; assembly required......#M900230C $24.95 18 F D G H I J G: Mussolini on Horse .......................................#M511066N $79 H: Consul General of the Chaplains Dept...#M511067N $32 I: Guard Box with DAK Guard.....................#M901877N $35 J: Middle Eastern Gateway – Made of polystone, this model measures 9½" tall with an 11¾"x 3½" footprint........................................................#M901876N $89 Semovente 75/18 Model – This hand painted, 1/30 scale, polystone model of a Semovente 75/18 self-propelled gun employed by Italy in the North Africa campaign of World War II features textured surfaces that include simulated rivets, an open crew compartment, a captured Bren gun replacing the original Breda 30 light machine gun, realistic tracks, a desert camouflage scheme, a metal commander figure peering through his binoculars, and more. 6½" long...............#M901875N $115 Ju 87 Stuka Display Model NEW! Italian Battleships 1928-1957 NEW! An Illustrated Technical Reference Scarpaci. Examining the design, development and operations of Italian capital ships from 1928 through 1957, this heavily illustrated book details each ship’s modifications, armor systems, radar, camouflage, aircraft, and more. Includes coverage of the Dante Alighieri, Conte di Cavour and Caracciolo; the 1928 Livorno project; and the Littorio class. 78 pages, 185 B&W and 24 color photographs and illustrations, 8"x 10", softcover.......#M104590D $27.95 C Replicating a Ju 87 Stuka dive-bomber flown by St.G.2 “Immelmann” during the Balkans Campaign of 1941, this 1/18 scale, plastic model features engraved panel lines, a fully-outfitted cockpit with a sliding canopy and a gunner’s station, a 250 lb. bomb with a realistically operating cradle, a rotating propeller and a gearmounted siren, detailed landing gear with wheel pants and real rubber tires, authentic III./St.G.2 markings, and more. 30½" wingspan; requires only a few minutes of simple assembly..............#99501D $79.95 Island of Death Egyptian & Afghani Coins A Now, you can own authentic pieces of history from World War II’s North Africa campaign and the prewar alliance between Nazi Germany and Afghanistan.............$14.95 each A: 1942 Egyptian 2 Piastres Silver Coin – This 1942 Egyptian 2 piastres silver coin features an image of King Farouk on the front, measNEW! ures ¾" in diameter, and is in B cir-culated condition...#M601274AA B: NEW! Afghani 3 Pul Bronze Coin – In 1933, when Hitler rose to power in Germany and Mohammed Zahir became shah (king) of Afghanistan, a close relationship developed between the two, with Germany offering many services to Afghanistan, including the minting of its coins. This 1937 Afghani 3 pul bronze coin – which was minted in Berlin – has a 5/8" diameter and is in circulated condition..................................................#M651008AA W! cial NE The Invasion of Malta 1942 Purchase! Sitting astride the sea lanes between Save 50% Italy and North Africa, the island of Malta hobbled Axis attempts to supply its forces in Libya and Egypt. Several times an Axis assault on Malta seemed imminent, but at each juncture the Axis held back. Now, this fun, easy-to-play, World War II strategy game lets you determine what might have happened had the Axis attacked! Includes two scenarios that cover various Axis and Allied plans, a playing board, 280 playing pieces, rules, and more. For 1-2 players..................................#69611C Reg: $29.95 Now: $14.95 www.Militar yIssue.com Fax: 651-635- 0700 Spe WWII Nor th Africa Over 3 Hours Battleground on 2 DVDs! North Africa and Italy Allied forces, facing a Germancontrolled Mediterranean, were forced to defeat Erwin Rommel’s Afrika Korps and topple Mussolini’s armies before invading Western Europe. Through rare archival footage, this 2-DVD set chronicles the arduous Allied battles for El Alamein, Sicily and Salerno, and the final breakthroughs at Cassino and Anzio. B&W and color, 3 hrs. 35 min......................#MV50841C $9.95 Autoblinda AB 43 Model Replicating an Italianbuilt Autoblinda AB 43 armored car employed by the Deutsches Afrika Korps in 1943, this finely detailed and hand painted, 1/32 scale, polystone and metal model features textured surfaces with simulated weld beads, a fully outfitted turret interior, a 47mm anti-tank gun, opening hatches, a removable front road wheel, treaded tires, plenty of equipment, three metal soldier figures, authentic DAK markings with realistic weathering, and more. 6½" long............................................#M901488C $139 LIMITED EDITION Sd.Kfz.251/C Half-Track Replicating a half-track employed by the Deutsches Afrika Korps, this finely detailed and hand painted, Includes two figures. 1/32 scale, polystone and metal model features a fully outfitted fighting compartment with a mounted 7.92mm MG34; engine doors that open to reveal a detailed 6-cylinder Maybach engine; working rear dual-pivot doors; realistic tracks and wheels, including a removable track and a blown track to display the model operational or disabled; authentic DAK markings; two metal crew figures; and more. 7¼" long.....#M901491C $139 Afrika Korps Soldiers Add these Deutsches Afrika Korps soldiers to the halftrack above for a realistic diorama! This set of three 1/32 scale, metal figures depicts infantrymen jumping out of the vehicle to enter the fight. Each measures approximately 2¼" tall..........#M510806C $79.95 Panzer III Ausf.L Die Cast Model Whether you’re a new collector or an old pro, this bargain is too Special great to pass up! Replicating a Purchase! Panzerkampfwagen III (Sd.Kfz.141) from the Save 50% 1942 North Africa campaign, this 1/72 scale, die cast model features a rotating turret and an elevating gun, separately applied plastic detail parts such as spare wheels and a tow cable, a desert camouflage scheme with 15th Panzer Division markings, and more. 3½" long; arrives ready to display in the included case.......#95505N Reg: $19.95 Now: $9.95 Afrika Korps 21st Panzer Division Shirt Deutsches Afrika Korps M40 Steel Helmet This 100% pre-shrunk cotton, desert sand-colored t-shirt features a screen-printed emblem of Erwin Rommel’s 21st Panzer Division on the front, “Afrika” on the left shoulder and, on the back, a list of key battles from 1941-1943. This premium quality replica of a Deutsches Afrika Korps M40 helmet features a heavy steel shell with rolled edges, pressed air vents, a genuine leather M31 liner attached with three split rivets, correct manufacturer markings just like the original Stahlhelm, authentic DAK insignia, and more..........................................$139 each Size 57/58.....................................#M650835B Size 59/60.....................................#M650836B Back Medium......#M400501D $29.95 Large..........#M400502D $29.95 X-Large......#M400503D $29.95 XX-Large....#M400504D $34.95 Play Dirty Assigned to lead a suicidal mission to destroy Nazi fuel reserves behind enemy lines in the North African desert, an inexperienced British Army captain (Michael Caine) finds himself overseeing a misfit group of ex-convicts. Forced to contend with an ornery colonel and a traitorous brigadier, Caine struggles to ensure the safety of his men and complete his dangerous task. Widescreen, Dolby Digital 2.0, Rated PG. 1 hr. 58 min.........#MV51465D $14.95 Quad Tractor Die Cast Model with Limber and 25-Pounder Gun NEW! Replicating a Quad 4x4 Field Artillery Tractor with an ammunition limber and gun employed by the 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division in 1942’s Second Battle of El Alamein, this 1/72 scale, metal and plastic Hobby Master model features a wheeled tractor with glazed windows, an ammunition limber (trailer) with a removable firing platform, a intricately detailed Ordnance QF 25-pounder field gun/howitzer, working hitches, treaded tires, and authentic markings. 7¼" long; includes a removable display base................#98350A $34.95 British Eighth Army in North Africa NEW! These finely detailed and hand painted, 1/30 scale, A metal figures are historically accurate right down to their realistic headgear, weapons and equipment, and uniform insignia. B Standing figures measure approximately 2½" tall. A: Cameron Highlanders This set includes four advancing Scottish Cameron Highlanders. #M510651C $119 B: Desert C Casualties – Two British soldiers fall wounded. #M510652C $59.95 C: Bofors 40mm Anti-Aircraft Autocannon Replicating a Bofors 40mm anti-aircraft autocannon taking aim at a Nazi fighter, this premium quality, 1/30 scale, polystone and metal set features a rotating gun with detailed sights and realistic weathering. 6¾" long; includes three Eighth Army figures........#M510653C $179 British in North Africa Finely detailed and painted by hand, these NEW! 1/30 scale, polystone models of British vehicles employed in North Africa feature textured surA faces, plenty of equipment, authentic markings, metal figures, and more. You can even add an historically accurate, metal figure of Major “Paddy” Mayne, one of the most colorful charC acters in the history of the British Army! A: NEW! Universal Carrier – This model of a B Vickers-Armstrong Universal Carrier employed by the British 7th Armoured Division, the “Desert Rats,” includes a belt-fed Vickers machine gun and two crew figures. 5" long..................................#95635N $119 D C: NEW! Maj. “Paddy” Mayne – An SAS founding member, Mayne destroyed more than 130 German and Italian aircraft on the ground during night raids on Axis airfields in Egypt and Libya. 2½" tall...............................................................................#95636N $32 B: NEW! Desert Bentley – The Special Air Service (SAS) was a unit of the British Army during WWII, formed in 1941 as a commando force to operate behind enemy lines in North Africa and Europe. This model of a pre-war touring Bentley employed by the SAS in North Africa includes a driver figure. 6¼" long...#95634N $109 D: Desert Palm Trees – Featuring plastic cloth leaves, this polyresin palm tree set includes two-tree and single-tree stands. Tallest tree stands approximately 12½" tall....................................................#95621N $59 Or der Toll Free: 800 -989-1945 19 WWII Easter n Front Finland at War 1939-45 Jowett. In the face of Soviet invasion in 1939-40, and once again in 1941-44, the armies raised by Finland – a tiny nation of only 4 million people – astonished the world by their effective resistance. Here, you’ll review the organization, uniforms, equipment and tactics of Finland’s defenders, from the Winter War through the Continuation War, Operation Barbarossa, and the Lapland War. 64 pages, 55 B&W photographs, 24 color illustrations of uniforms, 7½"x 9¾", softcover.......................................#M100709B $18.95 The Combat Newsreels of Hitler’s Reich Russian Front Volume 1 This collection of newsreel film footage – discovered by a British Intelligence officer at Gestapo headquarters in Hanover in 1945 – was shot by Nazi cameramen on World War II’s Eastern Front! You’ll witness combat assault teams cross the Dneiper River; close-quarter fighting at Minsk, Stalingrad and Rostov; and cockpit views of Me 110s and He 111s high above the Russian steppes. B&W, 1 hr. 30 min......#MV51946A $29.95 The Winter War This gripping re-creation depicts the 1939 Russian invasion of Finland with amazing accuracy, showing you, in heart-wrenching detail, the Finns steadfastly holding against the advancing Russians. All the equipment comes from Finnish museums or from sources in Russia, including T-26s, T-28s, and a host of Russian aircraft. Subtitled, 2 hrs. 5 min........#V8695C $29.95 Shadows on the Mountain The Allies, the Resistance, and the Rivalries that Doomed WWII Yugoslavia NEW! Kurapovna. This book examines the Allies’ failed policy in Yugoslavia during World War II and the heroic airlift operation by Serbian Chetnik guerrillas and American OSS officers to rescue more than 500 Allied airmen shot down (most en route from Italy to bomb German oil fields in Romania) over Nazioccupied Serbia. 336 pages, 6¼"x 9¼", hardcover......................................#M101209D $27.95 1941 Croatian 100 Kuna Bank Note Established on part of Axis-occupied Yugoslavia, the Independent State of Croatia was a puppet state of Nazi Germany. Now, you can own Back an authentic piece of history NEW! from that regime! This original, 1941 Croatian 100 kuna bank note – which was fixed to the German Reichsmark with dual exchange rates – measures approximately 5¾"x 3" and is in circulated condition...............#M651009A $14.95 Sturmgeschütz III Ausf.B Die Cast Model Built on the chassis of the proven Panzer III tank, the Sturmgeschütz III assault gun was Germany’s most-produced armored fighting vehicle of World War II. Replicating a StuG III employed on the Eastern Front in 1941, this 1/32 scale, metal and plastic model features textured surfaces, an elevating 75mm StuK 37 L/24 gun, opening hatches, working suspension and tracks, a commander figure, authentic markings with realistic weathering, battlefield accessories, and more. 7½" long; includes a display base...................................................#93628D $49.95 20 The Men of Barbarossa Commanders of the German Invasion of Russia, 1941 Mitcham, Jr. This book examines the expertise, skills, decisionmaking powers and personalities of the Wehrmacht leaders who directed Operation Barbarossa – NEW!the German invasion of the Soviet Union – and provides new insights into the invasion’s many tactical successes as well as its ultimate failure as summer triumph turned to winter crisis. 256 pages, 16 pages of B&W photographs, 6"x 9", hardcover.......#M101690B $32.95 Panzer III Die Cast Model Replicating a Panzer III H of 1941’s Operation Special Barbarossa, during Purchas which the Panzer III achieved a 6:1 kill Save 50%e! ratio vs. Soviet tanks, this 1/72 scale, die cast model features a rotating turret with an elevating gun, MG34 machine guns, an armored front and rear hull, separately applied detail parts, a weathered paint scheme and tracks, and more. 3" long; includes a removable base. #M901351N Reg: $19.95 Now: $9.95 The Eastern Front in Photographs 1941-1945 NEW! Erickson & Erickson. Filled Special Purchase! with many never-beforepublished photographs from Save 75% Soviet archives, this heavily illustrated book examines every aspect of the Eastern Front campaigns of World War II, from the Nazis’ early Blitzkrieg successes through the turning point of Stalingrad and the climactic fall of Berlin. 256 pages, 342 B&W photographs and illustrations, 9¼"x 11¼", hardcover. #M103051B Reg: $39.95 Now: $9.95 Gebirgsjäger Figure NEW! Replicating a 1st Gebirgs (Mountain) Division troop employed in 1941’s Operation Barbarossa, this fully articulated, 1/6 scale figure comes equipped with an authentic uniform, a Bergmütze mountain cap, an M42 helmet and mountain boots; realistic weapons, including a Kar98k rifle, an M24 “potato masher” stick grenade and an S84/98 bayonet with a scabbard; plenty of equipment, including an entrenching tool, a mess kit and a Wehrmacht equipment belt; authentic insignia, including an Edelweiss arm badge; and more. 12" tall..................#M510983D $39.95 Gebirgsjäger Edelweiss Arm Badge NEW! Worn on both the mountain cap and the tunic, the Edelweiss mountain flower insignia instantly identified the wearer as a member of a World War II German Army mountain unit. This premium quality reproduction of an Edelweiss arm badge worn by Gebirgsjäger (mountain) troops on the upper right arm of field, service and parade tunics is hand embroidered in gold and silver bullion on a wool backing. 2½" tall......................#M650873C $19.95 Sniper Ace German Sniper Badges From the Eastern Front to Siberia Sutkus. Written by one of Germany’s most accomplished World War II snipers, Bruno Sutkus, this memNEW! oir presents a unique and fascinating look at the day-to-day life of an operational sniper who recorded more than 200 kills on the Eastern Front and was, after the war, captured by the KGB and deported to Siberia to endure decades of forced labor. 256 pages, 50 pages of photographs and illustrations, 6"x 9", hardcover. #M101691B $32.95 These embroidered reproductions of rare World War II German sniper badges – Hitler established the sharpshooter badge on August 20, 1944 – feature a wool backing and measure approximately 2¾" tall......................$19.95 each ! A: 60 Kill Badge – Awarded for NEW 60 kills, this badge has gold chord trim...............#M600172C B: NEW! 20 Kill Badge Awarded for 20 kills...........#M600174C B Enemy at the Gates German Sniper Sculpture This 1/6 scale, resin sculpture of a German sniper smoking a cigarette during a reprieve from the Battle of Normandy is historically accurate right down to the realistic camouflage smock, authentic insignia, and Mauser Kar98k rifle with sniper scope. Hand painted, it stands over 12" tall LIMITED EDITION including the solid wood base................#M510809C $129 www.Militar yIssue.com A Starring Jude Law, Ed Harris and Joseph Fiennes, this film follows German and Russian snipers as they are locked in a battle of wills, marksmanship and heroics during the World War II Battle of Stalingrad. Widescreen, Dolby Digital 5.1, with extras that include deleted footage, a “making of” featurette, and cast interviews. Rated R. 2 hrs. 11 min. DVD...........................................#MV50118D $9.95 Blu-ray.................................#MV51466N $29.95 Fax: 651-635- 0700 WWII Easter n Front Blue Division Soldier 1941-45 NEW! Spanish Volunteers on the Eastern Front Jurado. This heavily illustrated book examines the all-volunteer “Blue Division” (a formation that allowed Franco’s technically neutral Spain to support Nazi Germany’s invasion of Russia), from its initial training in Germany through its fighting in several major actions – including Leningrad – on the Eastern Front. 64 pages, B&W photographs and color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover.......................................#M100902B $18.95 Special Purchase! Save 50% Tanks! Armored Battles of World War Two The Battle of Kursk Operation Zitadelle – the July, 1943, German offensive against the Kursk salient – was the last great armored clash on the Eastern Front and set the stage for the long Soviet march to Berlin. Featuring 3D graphics, rare archival film and interviews with leading authorities on armored warfare, this program examines the battle in detail, from the debut of new German armor such as the Elefant through the demise of the Panzer III. B&W and color, Dolby Digital, 50 minutes............................#MV51293C $14.95 Panzer Campaigns CD-ROM Kursk ‘43 Red God of War NEW! The Soviet “Operation Mars,” 1942 In late 1942, the Red Army launched a powerful offensive against the Germans who still threatened Moscow. Now, you can recreate that Operation Mars offensive – which was designed by Georgy Zhukov, the most decorated general in the history of Russia and the Soviet Union – in this quick-playing, World War II board game that puts you in command of Soviet or German troops and tanks. You get a 34"x 22" playing board, 280 playing pieces, a rule book, and more. For 1-2 players. #69625C Reg: $29.95 Now: $14.95 Russian Bank Notes This set of two genuine Russian bank notes from 1937-38 includes a 5-ruble note and a 10-ruble note, each with an image of Vladimir Lenin, the first de facto leader of the Soviet Union.........................#68350AA $19.95 Warriors of the Red Star On June 22, 1941, Operation NEW! Barbarossa was launched, unleashing a massive German attack against the Soviet Union and beginning the most violent conflict in the history of warfare. Through rare archival footage, this program examines the Red Army throughout the war, from its early stages – when the Wehrmacht captured nearly 5 million Russian prisoners – through the building and training of one of the most formidable ground forces the world has ever known. B&W, 1 hr. 22 min....................#MV51867A $9.95 Soviet Budyonovka Cap Made in Russia, this reproduction of a Budyonovka (or Shlem) winter helmet cap worn by Soviet troops from 1919 through 1943 is made of wool and includes a cotton lining. One size fits all. #M650563A $24.95 Now, you can control the outcome of the largest tank battle of WWII! This thrilling, real-time computer simulation of the Battle of Kursk contains 18 historically accurate scenarios (including Operation Citadel – the last major German offensive launched in the East) that let you compete against the computer or another player. For Windows 98 or above.......#M300124C $49.95 Yak-9 Die Cast Model Replicating the Yak-9 flown by Major Ivan N. Stepanenko, 4th Fighter Regiment, out of Kursk Airfield in the summer of 1944, this 1/72 scale, die cast model features engraved panel lines; a clear bubble canopy; a rotating propeller; authentic markings, including fuselage art of a springing tiger attacking Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels; a display stand and more. 5¼" wingspan..............#95040B $24.95 Early MiG Fighters in Action Stapfer. While post-war Soviet jets such as the MiG-15 are well known, early Mikoyan-Gurevich designs were equally impressive. Here, you’ll review the MiG-1, which was, in 1940, the world’s fastest fighter; the MiG-3, the early World War II fighter that was faster and more maneuverable than the Bf 109; the MiG-9, the Soviets’ first jet-powered fighter; high-altitude prototypes; rocket-powered aircraft; and more. 49 pages, 90+ B&W photos, 10 color profiles, line drawings and more. 11"x 8¼", softcover....#30225A $14.95 MiG-3 Die Cast Model Replicating a MiG-3 flown by the 7th IAP, Soviet Air Force, as part of the Black Sea Fleet in 1943, this 1/48 scale, die cast model features engraved panel lines; streamlined supercharger intakes; a detailed cockpit with a clear, opening canopy and a pilot figure; a rotating propeller; retractable landing gear; authentic markings; and more. 8¼" wingspan; includes a display stand..........#92756B $29.95 The Battle of Kursk Diorama LIMITED EDITION Recreating a scene from SALE! the Battle of Kursk – the largest Save $50 armored engagement of all time – where Russian defenses frustrated an ambitious German attack, this 1/50 scale diorama includes one T-34 and one Tiger tank meeting in battle and a display base. Each die cast model features a rotating turret and moving tracks and is 5" long.........#91777N Was: $99.95 Now: $49.95 Panzer IV Ausf.F1(F) Model Replicating a Panzer IV Ausf.F1 employed by the 20th Panzer Division in the first wave of attack in the Battle of Kursk, this 1/72 scale, plastic and metal model features textured surfaces; a rotating turret; realistic tracks; a three-tone camouflage scheme with authentic 3rd Battalion, 21st Panzer Regiment, markings, including a white elephant unit emblem; and more. 3¾" long; includes a display case.....#M901592C $26.95 Opel Blitz Cargo Truck Die Cast Models NEW! Made by Hobby Master, these A 1/72 scale, die cast models feature textured surfaces; a detailed cab interior and glazed windows; a removable, simulated canopy; free-rolling wheels with treaded tires; and authentic markings. 3¼" long; includes a B display base with a clear protective cover. $24.95 each NEW! A: 19th Panzer Division Employed in the Battle of Kursk......................#98390AA B: SS-LAH – Employed in the 1943 Kharkov campaign.........................................................#98377AA Blitzkrieg No Longer The German Wehrmacht NEW! in Battle, 1943 Mitcham, Jr. After a crushing loss at Stalingrad, the German war machine regrouped in early 1943 to stave off total defeat, but it could not stem the rising Allied tide. This book examines the pivotal 1943 campaigns of the German army, air force and navy, including the surrender of Tunisia, the escape from Sicily, the Battle of Kursk, the U-boat war, and the air war over Germany. 320 pages, 62 B&W photographs and 16 maps, 6"x 9", hardcover......................................#M103906B $27.95 Stalingrad Dogs, Do You Want to Live Forever? Featuring vintage equipment, realistic battle scenes and thrilling wartime footage, this 1958 German film chronicles the WWII struggles of a Nazi officer who, when the 6th Army is trapped inside the city during the Battle of Stalingrad and Hitler refuses permission to break out, is caught between the futility of the war and his honor-bound duty. English subtitles. B&W, 1 hr. 37 min......#MV50867C $29.95 Or der Toll Free: 800 -989-1945 21 WWII Pear l Harbor / Flying Tigers December 8, 1941, Newspaper This reproduction of The Baltimore News-Post from December 8, 1941, takes you back to the day after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and the Philippines. And, as if the fascinating contemporaneous accounts were not enough, this newspaper is also filled with other stories of the day – even original advertisements and cartoons. 16 pages, 17"x 22½"..........................#68152AA $6.95 P-36A Hawk Die Cast Model LIMITED EDITION Aichi D3A1 “Val” Die Cast Model Replicating the P-36A Special flown by Lt. Philip Purchase! Rasmussen when he Sav e 50% downed an A6M Zero during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, this 1/48 scale model features engraved panel lines; a fully outfitted cockpit with glazed instruments, a sliding canopy and a removable pilot figure; retrac-table landing gear with real rubber tires; USAAC 15th Pursuit Group markings; and more. 9¼" wingspan....#93319N Reg: $69.95 Now: $34.95 SBD-2 Dauntless Die Cast Model The War File Pearl Harbor The infamous Japanese attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor was one of the most significant events of World War II. Through fascinating archival footage and an explanation of weapons and tactics, this program examines the attack that brought the mighty U.S. into World War II as well as the Japanese sweep towards the vital British base at Singapore. B&W, 1 hr. 40 min........#V7211C $14.95 Flying Tigers On the Prowl P-40B Flying Tigers Andy Wenner. Featuring superimposed images of an attacking tiger and its namesake 1st American Volunteer Group “Flying Tigers” – who destroyed almost 300 aircraft while flying for the Chinese Air Force in 1941 and ’42 – in their trademark P-40Bs, this 16"x 20" print is signed by the artist............#75202B $49.95 22 LIMITED EDITION Replicating a USMC Dauntless – one of two spare SBDs assigned to VMSB-232 – that, manned on the ground by MSGT Emil Peters and Private William Turner, fired its rear .30 caliber Browning at Japanese “Val” dive bombers attacking Hawaii’s Ewa Mooring Mast Field on Dec. 7, 1941, this 1/72 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features a detailed cockpit with an optional-position canopy, two crew figures, removable bombs, optional-position landing gear, and authentic markings. 6¾" wingspan; includes a display stand.....................#98264A $29.95 Battle for China NEW! Special Purchase! Save $50 IJN Carrier Shokaku Kit Special Purchase! % The Flying Tigers & Save 20 The Stillwell Road This collection of digitally remastered, World War II-era, 16mm films from the China-Burma-India theater includes a rare Japanese propaganda film; China Crisis, featuring Claire Chennault’s Flying Tigers in their P-40 Warhawks; the Ronald Reagan-narrated Stillwell Road, which follows the construction of the 478-mile supply line into East Burma; and more. B&W, 2 hrs. 20 min.......#V7701C Reg: $24.95 Now: $19.95 Flying Tigers Shirt P-40C Warhawk Die Cast LIMITED EDITION Model Made of a 50% cotton/50% polyester blend, this high-quality, white t-shirt features a screenBack printed image of the American Volunteer Group’s “blood chit” on the left front and, on the Medium .....#69450A back, the Flying Tigers’ Large.........#69451A insignia with profile X-Large......#69452A views of the P-40E Warhawk....................$17.95 each XX-Large ...#69453A Replicating the P-40C flown by 28-victory ace Greg “Pappy” Boyington when he was a member of the AVG Flying Tigers, this 1/48 scale, die cast model features engraved panel lines and simulated rivets; a detailed cockpit with glazed instruments and a removable pilot figure; a rotating propeller; the authentic markings of the 1st Pursuit Squadron, including shark’s mouth nose art; and more. 9¼" wingspan; includes a decorative diorama base................................#93324N $69.95 The 449th Fighter Squadron in WWII Flying P-38s over China with the Flying Tigers, 14th Air Force Jackson. Filled with rare photo- NEW! graphs of personnel, aircraft and locales, this book examines the World War II exploits of the 449th Fighter Squadron – the only P-38 fighter squadron to fly with the famous 14th Air Force “Flying Tigers” – in China, including the daring Thanksgiving Day raid on Taiwan. 256 pages, 220+ color and B&W photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 11", hardcover.......................#21139C $69.95 The Forgotten Squadron www.Militar yIssue.com Replicating the infamous Aichi D3A1 dive-bomber crewed by pilot Lt. Masao Yamaguchi and radio-man/ gunner Fumio Someno when they led eight “Vals” from the IJN carrier Shokaku during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, this 1/72 scale, die cast SkyMax model belongs in every collection! You get engraved panel lines, a two-seat cockpit with a glazed canopy and a telescopic sight, a detailed radial engine front with a rotating propeller, a 550-lb. bomb mounted on a fuselage trapeze, an Ame-Hiro paint scheme with authentic 1st Squadron markings, and more. 7¾" wingspan; includes a display stand.............................#97214A $39.95 Replicating the Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carrier Shokaku (flying crane) – which, launched in 1939, was the lead ship of her class – as she appeared during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, this newly tooled, 1/350 scale, plastic kit features textured surfaces, movable masts, a detailed flight deck with simulated wood planking and a fleet of aircraft, optionalposition deck elevators, realistic anti-aircraft guns and lifeboats, photo-etchedparts and a metal anchor chain, authentic markings, a display stand, and much more. 29" long; assembly required...................#92978D Reg: $349 Now: $299 “Remember Dec. 7th!” Metal Sign Allen Saalburg. Featuring an image of a tattered American flag with the words “…we here highly resolve that NEW! these dead shall not have died in vain…” from Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, this 24-gauge steel sign – based on a 1942 poster designed for the U.S. Office of War Information following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor – is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 12"x 18"; includes mounting holes...............................................#66918AA $19.95 Fax: 651-635- 0700 WWII Home Front World War II Homefront Volumes 1-2 These collections of patriotic shorts produced by the U.S. government during World War II chronicle the American war effort on the home front as they inspire civilians to do their part. B&W...........$9.95 each Volume 1 – Hollywood’s biggest stars pitch in for victory! Includes Women in Defense (Katherine Hepburn); A Letter from Bataan (Richard Arlen and Susan Hayward); Fellow Americans (James Stewart); A Challenge to Democracy; Skirmish on the Homefront (Alan Ladd and Betty Hutton); What to Do in a Gas Attack; You, John Jones! (James Cagney); Men of Fire and Report from the Front (Humphrey Bogart). 2 hours...................................................#MV51166A Volume 2: Main Street U.S.A. Wages War on the Axis – You’ll enjoy America’s Hidden Weapon, Civilian Defense, Community at War, Furlough, Gas Racket, Glamour Girls of 1943, It’s Up to You, No Alternative and No Exceptions. 2 hrs. 14 min...............................................#V7165A Bomber Factory Trilogy This DVD includes three programs that take you inside America’s once-secret World War II bomber factories. The Story of Willow Run features Ford’s amazing factory, which could produce more than one B-24 per hour; Building a Bomber shows you B-26 construction from foundry to finished product; and Birth of the B-29’s scenes of wing and cockpit construction are especially fascinating. Also includes a bonus film, Conquer by the Clock, which takes you inside more factories as it urges workers on. B&W, 1 hr. 23 min........................#V8081AA $14.95 World War II Metal Signs NEW! Based on A posters used to motivate workers on the U.S. home front during WWII, these 24-gauge steel signs are hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. B includes mounting holes. A: You Think War End Soon? 8"x 14"....................................#M600328AA $16.95 B: We Can Do It! – 12"x 18".............#66032A $19.95 World War II Service Medals Whether wearing a uniform, Images of America Chicopee working in the shipyards and in the World War II Photo-Histories factories that supported the 1940s war effort, or volunteering for service organizations, Jendrysik. This photo-history chroniAmericans met the challenge of wartime living. Each cles World War II life in Chicopee, of these photo-histories examines life on the home Massachusetts, which was home to front, from gas shortages and rationing to the building Westover Field – the northeast’s of America’s military muscle. 128 pages; B&W photoArmy Air Corps base that became the graphs throughout, many previously unpublished; largest air base in the country by 1942 – and was one 6½"x 9¼"; softcover. of four cities in Massachusetts to produce more than $1 billion worth of war materiel...#18145B $19.95 Asheville and Western North Carolina in World War II Chapman & Miles. In the isolated mountain areas around Asheville and western North Carolina, citizens were put back to work; the U.S. secretly hid German and Japanese businessmen, federal agencies and valuable art; and recuperating soldiers recovered and found solace at advanced hospitals......................#M101926B $19.95 Baltimore in World War II Armstrong. From the launch of the first Liberty ship, which was constructed at Bethlehem-Fairfield yard, to the production of B-26 Marauders at the Glenn L. Martin plant, this volume documents the significant contributions made by the port city of Baltimore......................................#M101912B $21.95 Because Somebody Talked Wesley Heyman. Featuring an image of a cocker spaniel resting its head on a U.S. Navy uniform and, in the background, a Gold Star Service Banner representing a family member that died while serving, this stirring reproduction of a 1944 “careless talk” poster measures 20"x 30".........................................#M701420A $19.95 Blue Star Service Banner ! W NE A Blue Star Service Made by the same manufacturer that supplies the U.S. government, these current A strike medals are regulation full size and include a pin back broach.....$9.95 each A: American Defense Medal – Authorized for U.S. Army personnel who served honorably for 12 months or for U.S. Navy personnel who served at least 10 days of active duty B during the “state of limited emergency” between Sep. 8, 1939, and Dec. 7, 1941.......................#65261C B: American Campaign Medal – Authorized for members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served for 30 days in the American Theater or for one year within the continental U.S. between Dec. 7, 1941, and Mar. 2,1946.....................................................#65262C Banner displayed in the window of a home is an American tradition dating back to 1917, when World War I Army Capt. Robert Queisser – who had two sons serving on the front line – designed the first banner. Also made for window display, this Blue Star Service Banner – representing one family member serving in the U.S. armed forces – measures 8½"x 14" and includes a brass staff and a suction cup..................#M650940A $9.95 Cincinnati The World War II Years Miller. Explore trends in the social, political, and cultural history of Cincinnati before, during and after World War II, from the Great Depression, through the mobilization for war, to the post-war boom years.............................................#M101914B $19.95 World War II in Fort Pierce Taylor. This book explores the World War II operations of the Naval Amphibious Training Base at Florida’s Fort Pierce, which served more than 100,000 sailors and soldiers, including Army Rangers, Scouts and elite “frogmen” training for their roles in the invasions of Europe and the Pacific...........................................#M101932B $21.95 Saboteur Special Purchase! Save 33% Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, this 1942 suspense-thriller stars Robert Cummings as a patriotic factory worker who is wrongly accused of starting a fire at a Glendale, California, aircraft plant during WWII – an act of fifth columnist sabotage that killed his best friend. When he decides to run from the authorities to find the real saboteur (who is aided by a network of Nazi sympathizers), a deadly cross-country chase ensues. Co-stars Priscilla Lane. B&W, Dolby Digital 2.0, Rated PG. 1 hr. 48 min...#V7381AA Reg: $14.95 Now: $9.95 Classic Comedy Teams Double Feature Air Raid Wardens & Nothing But Trouble NEW! During World War II, Laurel and Hardy entertained millions of Americans on the home front! Now, you can enjoy one of the greatest comedy teams of all time in two laugh-filled wartime features: Air Raid Wardens (1943) – in which the boys, turned down when they try to enlist, become air raid wardens and thwart Nazi saboteurs – and Nothing But Trouble (1944). B&W, Dolby Digital, 2 hrs. 16 min............#V7853D $14.95 The Air-Raid Warden Was a Spy Special Purchase! Save 60% And Other Tales from Home-Front America in World War II Breuer. Through personal interviews, official archives and declassified documents, this book presents intriguing, action-packed accounts of covert raids and combat experiments, spies and saboteurs, draft dodgers and do-gooders, and various escapes and secret operations on the American home front during World War II. 256 pages, B&W photographs, 6"x 10", hardcover...........#20989AA Reg: $24.95 Now: $9.95 Or der Toll Free: 800 -989-1945 23 WWII Training / Nose Ar t Stearman Display Models A Made of Philippine mahogany, these 1/24 scale models measure 12¼" in length and 17½" in wingspan, are hand painted and detailed, and arrive ready to display on an included mahogany base.....................$175 each A: N2S-2 – U.S. Navy “Yellow Peril” markings.........#9369B B: NEW! PT-17 – U.S. Army Air Force markings.............#9075B B NEW! NEW! Florida’s Army Air Fields of World War II Shettle, Jr. With moderate weather, flat terrain, and easy access to off-shore gunnery ranges, Florida became the ideal location for airbases during World War II. Filled with many never-before-published photographs, this heavily illustrated book examines Florida’s 43 Army Air Fields of the war years, showing you aircraft and facilities, operations and training, and more. 244 pages, 353 B&W photographs, 11"x 8½", hardcover..................................................#10326C $34.95 Replicating an SNJ-3 (Texan) flown by U.S. Navy Training Squadron Three (VN-3) stationed at Chevalier Field in Pensacola, Florida, in 1942, this 1/72 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features a twoseat cockpit with an optional-position canopy, a detailed radial engine with a rotating propeller, optional-position landing gear, authentic markings, and more. 7" wingspan; includes a display stand............#98233A $29.95 SNJ Flight Training Take a complete naval flying instruction program in the North American SNJ (the U.S. Navy’s version of the T-6 Texan) – the same singleengine, two-seat, advanced trainer in which an entire generation of World War II and Korean War pilots perfected their flying skills! This advanced flight instruction course includes nine U.S. Navy training films from 1953. B&W, 1 hr. 50 min...............#V8066AA $14.95 Vintage Aircraft Nose Art Playboy Cover to Cover Valant. This collection of nose art from the combat planes of the World War II and Korean eras is Girl-art at its best, inspired by Vargas’ paintings in Esquire magazine and copied by crewmembers onto the noses of their aircraft. Includes 33 original nose art panels and archival art of Forts, Liberators, B-25s, B-26s, B-29s, etc. 880 photographs, 120 in color. 208 pages, 10¼"x 11½", softcover......................#3059B $29.95 The ’50s: Searchable Digital Archive – Every Issue, Every Page, 1953-1959 In 1953, Hugh Hefner DVD-ROM launched Playboy magSpecial azine, which was an instant sensation with its famous Purchase! Save $70 “Playmates,” in-depth interviews, serious literature and the art of illustrators such as Alberto Vargas. This incredible boxed set includes two searchable DVD-ROMs that present every page of every issue of Playboy from the 1950s; a 224-page hardcover book that chronicles the behind-the-scenes history of Playboy; and a collector’s edition reproduction of the premier issue featuring the famous Marilyn Monroe cover and pictorial...................................#40146C Reg: $100 Now: $29.95 Alberto Vargas Works From the Max Vargas Collection Austin. This, the first book on the works of Vargas in more than a decade, is also the first to include a generous selection of his vivid original drawings and his finest work for Playboy magazine. Along with these highly soughtafter pictures, the book features early unpublished works and sketches, the celebrated Legacy Nudes, and a decade-by-decade narrative essay. 144 pages, 10"x 13", hardcover..................#10227D $44.95 24 Thermometers SNJ-3 (Texan) Die Cast Model NEW! B-17G Yankee Maid Shirt Medium.....#69140A Large.........#69141A X-Large.....#69142A XX-Large...#69143A This 50% cotton/ 50% polyester, creamcolored t-shirt features two-screen printed images of the B-17G Flying Fortress “Yankee Maid” – flown Back by the 838th Bomb Squadron, 487th Bomb Group – and its pin-up girl nose art: one on the left front and a larger one, accompanied by 8th Air Force and “Gentlemen from Hell” group insignia, on the back.......................$17.95 each www.Militar yIssue.com With sturdy metal construction designed for indoor or outdoor use, these nostalgic thermometers display the temperature in both Fahrenheit and Celsius. 5"x 17"; made in the USA.........$19.95 each C A: Irish Red A B #66011B B: I’ll Bring the Bait....................................#66028B C: Ready for Anything................................#66017B Nose Art Clocks A These high quality clocks featuring a lovely lady in the style of World War II aircraft nose art include quartz movements for superior accuracy. 14" diameter aluminum frame; made in the USA, battery B not included.......$29.95 each A: Come Home Soon..................#6662B B: Eye Candy..........#6666B Skirts Ahoy Gil Elvgren. Displaying a smartly dressed sailor surprised by a stiff ocean breeze, this reproduction of a 1967 oil painting by worldNEW! renowned pin-up artist Gil Elvgren measures 20"x 30". #R78121A $ 19.95 Metal Pin-up Signs NEW! A B Based on the vintage pin-up art that has inspired our servicemen since World War II, these metal signs are made of 24-gauge steel that is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. C A: NEW! F4U Corsair 14" diameter; includes a mounting hole.........#66154AA $16.95 B: Easy Eight’s (11" x 17")......#66144AA $19.95 C: Classic Auto (12"x 18")......#66153AA $19.95 Fax: 651-635- 0700 WWII Air War / USAAF On the Highways of the Skies The USAAF in England The 8th Air Force in World War II Bowman. With never-beforepublished photos and firsthand accounts from both sides, this book chronicles the World War II exploits of 8th Air Force fighter and bomber groups of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Air Divisions. You’ll fly along in B-17s and B-24s as they face enemy flak and fighters in the skies over the Third Reich, hear from their escorts who took on the Luftwaffe’s Bf 109s and Fw 190s, and even read stories from German “experten” who opposed the Allied fleets. 352 pages, 600+ B&W photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover............................#21113C $69.95 “Keep ’Em NEW! Flying!” Metal Sign Displaying 8th Air Force insignia, cannon-nosed B-25 bombers and a patri-rotic pin-up girl, this 24-gauge steel sign has a distressed look, measures 15"x 16", and includes mounting holes...............................................#66909AA $24.95 Warbird Checkout #10 W! NE W How to Fly the B-17 & Fortress in the Sky See the B-17 Flying Fortress through rare, historic film! A comprehensive pilot training film, How to Fly the B-17 was made by the USAAF and Boeing: You’ll walk with the cadet as he does his pre-flight, sit in the cockpit as he checks all the systems, and take off to perform flight operations. B&W, 1 hr. 29 minutes. Finish your examination with Fortress in the Sky. You’ll follow the B-17 from design through engineering and production, and even witness early test flights and fly off to combat in “Glamour Girl.” Color, 22 minutes. 1 hr. 51 min. total runtime.............#V8076AA $14.95 Chromed Finish! NEW! B-17 Flying Fortress Kit Replicating Yankee Lady (a B-17 flown by the 534th Bomb Squadron, 381st Bomb Group, stationed at RAF Ridgewell in World War II), this 1/64 scale, plastic kit features textured surfaces with a simulated chrome finish; realistic engines; movable flight control surfaces, turrets and guns; retractable landing gear; seven crew figures; authentic markings, including Yankee Lady nose art; and more. 19½" wingspan; skill level 2.........................................#81204B $29.95 Finely detailed and painted by hand, these 1/30 scale, metal figures replicating U.S. Army Air Force personnel at a busy airbase in England in 1944 are historically accurate right down to their realistic headgear, authentic uniform insignia and equipment. 2½" tall. NEW! A: NEW! Captain – An officer wearing a crushed 50-mission hat and a Burberry trench coat tries to stay warm..............................#95625N $32 B: NEW! Crew Chief – A saluting NCO with clipboard in hand awaits orders....................................#95627N $30 C: NEW! Military Policemen – Two MPs, with arm brassards and all-white uniform accoutrements, stand at attention................................#95626N $59 D: NEW! Military Policeman – An MP gives directions..........................#95632N $30 E: Fighter Pilot – A U.S. fighter pilot is ready for his next mission..........#93066N $32 F: NEW! Lt. Dick Rabb – Wearing his flight jacket, a 359th Fighter Group pilot A B C D awaits his next mission..............#95629N $32 G: NEW! The New Boy – A newly commissioned officer has just arrived on base............................................#95630N $32 H: NEW! Captain Nick “Cowboy” Megura 11.84-victory ace Captain Nick “Cowboy” Megura of the 4th Fighter Group demonstrates F G H how he shot down his latest victim...........................................#95631N $32 I: NEW! Mechanics – Three mechanics work hard to keep the aircraft ready for action................................................................................#95628N $87 J: NEW! P-51B Mustang – Replicating Ding Hao!, the P-51B Mustang flown by 8-victory ace and Medal of Honor recipient Maj. James Howard, this amazingly detailed, 1/30 scale, polystone and metal model features a detailed cockpit with 14¼" Wingspan! a glazed canopy and a metal figure of Howard, extended landing gear, authentic markings, and more. 14¾" wingspan............................#95633N $159 K: NEW! Quonset Hut – This 1/30 scale, polystone Quonset hut features textured surfaces, a different number painted above the door on each end (so you can buy two and retain the look for each), roof vents, separately applied detail parts, a two-tone camouflage scheme, and more. Measures 4¼" tall with an 11¼"x 9" footprint.............................................................#95656N $109 P-51B Mustang Die Cast Model This 1/48 scale, die cast SALE! Save 30% model of Shangri-La – the P-51B Mustang flown by 21-victory ace NEW! Capt. Don Gentile of the 336th LIMITED EDITION Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, stationed at Debden in 1944 – features engraved panel lines, a fully outfitted cockpit with an opening canopy and a figure of Gentile, a detailed engine with a removable access panel, movable flight control surfaces, wing-mounted fuel tanks, optional-position landing gear with rubber tires, and a display stand. 9½" wingspan....#93409N Sugg. Retail: $93.95 Now: $64.95 Embroidered USAAF Silk Aviator’s Scarf Recalling the bygone glory days of open cockpit barnstormers and heroic WWII pilots, this white, 100% silk scarf features an embroidered USAAF logo on each end. 6-feet long by 1-foot wide!...#66563A $49.95 NEW! E I J K Surplus WWII NEW! U.S. Aircraft Larkins. This book documents the total distribution of WWII U.S. aircraft, showing you the ongoing civilian use of some planes and the scrapping and salvaging of others. Includes information on prices, totals available for sale, licensed craft, and more. 224 pages, 300+ B&W photos, 8½"x 11", softcover...............#10208C $29.95 Military Surplus Metal Sign NEW! Scott Carter. Displaying the wares of a fun and fanciful military surplus and aircraft parts shop, this 24gauge steel sign has the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 12"x 18"; includes mounting holes. #66041AA $19.95 Or der Toll Free: 800 -989-1945 25 WWII Luftwaf fe / POWs Unsere Luftwaffe Metal Sign Luftwaffe Officer Cap This high quality replica of a Luftwaffe officer's peaked visor cap features a blue-gray wool top, a ribbed mohair cap band, gold satin lining, a genuine bullion chin cord, a hand embroidered silver eagle and bullion insignia, decorative wreaths and cockades, and “EREL” and “VerkaufsAbteilung der Luftwaffe” markings..........$199 each Size 7....................#66514D Size 73/8.................#66517D Size 71/8.................#66515D Size 71/2.................#66518D Size 71/4.................#66516D Size 75/8.................#66519D Based on a World War II Luftwaffe recruiting poster promoting NEW! “Our Air Force,” this 24-gauge steel sign is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 12"x 18"; includes mounting holes. #66048AA $19.95 Rare Film and Action Reports Through rare wartime film footage and combat accounts from Luftwaffe veterans, this 3-DVD collection examines Luftwaffe fighters, destroyers and bombers in World War II! You’ll view extensive air-to-air footage of Luftwaffe aircraft, captured Nazi newsreels depicting actions on all fronts, extracts from original propaganda publications, and more, including a FREE bonus book, Luftwaffe in Combat. B&W and color, 3 hours.................................#V7613B $54.95 Luftwaffe First Pattern Dagger Shortly after Adolf Hitler’s unveiling of the Luftwaffe in March, 1935, a modified version of the DLV (German Air Sports League) officer’s dagger was adopted for wear by Luftwaffe officers and EM/NCO personnel who held a valid pilot’s license. Now, you can own this stunning reproduction of that dagger! It features a metal blade and authentic Nazi insignia, measures 19" long, and includes a scabbard with a chain..............#65950A $21.95 Foreign Planes in the Service of the Luftwaffe NEW! Bf 110C-7 Kit 20" Wingspan! Special Purchase! Save $85 Replicating the final major variant of the Bf 110C heavy fighter-bomber, this amazingly detailed, 1/32 scale, plastic kit features recessed panel lines and simulated rivets; a fully-equipped cockpit with an optional-position canopy and a rear gunner’s station with an MG 15; realistic DB 601B-1 engines with optional-position cowlings and rotating propellers; machine guns and 500kg bombs; under-wing air intakes, vents and wind gauges; optional-position landing gear; photo-etched detail parts; authentic markings; and more. 20" wingspan; assembly required................#92977N Reg: $135 Now: $49.95 Roba. Filled with rare archival photographs, this book examines the careers and fates of foreign and captured aircraft obtained by the Luftwaffe from 1938 through the end of World War II. You’ll view Italian-built Fiat CR.32s obtained from Austria, Czechoslovakian Avia B-534 biplanes, French Curtiss H75s (P-36s), British Spitfires, American B-17 Flying Fortresses, and many other types. 208 pages, 200+ B&W photographs and illustrations, 6"x 9", hardcover..................................................#36179B $39.95 La-5FN Die Cast Model 26 Special Based on the true story of Purchase!% POWs who orchestrated a Save 33 daring breakout from a highsecurity Nazi prison camp, this suspenseful World War II epic features Hollywood's biggest names: Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, Charles Bronson, James Coburn and others. Includes an in-depth documentary on the making of the film, theatrical trailers and other bonus features. Widescreen, Dolby 2.0, 2 hrs. 52 min. #V8166AA Reg: $14.95 Now: $9.95 Stalag 17 NEW! Special Starring William Holden, Purchase!% Save 33 who received a Best Actor Academy Award, this 1953 classic takes you inside a World War II German prisoner of war camp where the Allied prisoners outwit their captors time and again… But a German infiltrator is in their midst! Will the prisoners discover who the mole is before their sabotage is uncovered? This Special Collector’s Edition is packed with behind-thescenes featurettes. B&W, 2 hours. #MV50778N Reg: $14.95 Now: $9.95 The Cabanatuan Prison Raid Replicating a captured La-5FN flown by Wanderzirkus Rosarius (Rosarius’ traveling circus) to demonstrate the aircraft’s capabilities to Luftwaffe NEW! pilots, this 1/72 scale, die cast SkyMax model features engraved panel lines, a detailed cockpit with a glazed canopy, a rotating propeller, optional position landing gear, authentic Luftwaffe flight test markings, and more. 5¼" wingspan; includes a display stand......#97207A $29.95 The Philippines 1945 Rottman. This heavily illustrated book examines the daring mission – undertaken by the 6th Ranger Battalion, the 6th NEW! Army Special Reconnaissance Unit and a Filipino guerilla force – to rescue 500 American, British and Dutch prisoners from a POW camp near Cabanatuan (30 miles behind enemy lines) in the midst of the U.S. liberation of the Philippines in 1945. 64 pages, B&W photographs and color illustrations, 7"x 9½", softcover...............................#M100896B $18.95 Luftwaffe Figures Finely detailed and painted by hand, these 1/30 scale, metal figures of Luftwaffe leaders and aces are historically accurate right down to their realistic headgear, authentic uniforms and insignia, and jack boots. 2½" tall. A: Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring Göring was a 22-victory ace in World War I and the commander of the Luftwaffe in World War II..........#93055N $29 B: Field Marshal Erhard Milch Generalfeldmarschall Milch, who oversaw the development of the Luftwaffe as part of the re-armament of Germany following World War I, was given the title Air Inspector General after the Nazi defeat of France......................................#95612N $32 The U.S. sent many of its German POWs to secure, remote locations in America during World War II. Now, this program examines those formerly top-secret facilities, showing you the flood of Nazi prisoners that reached a peak of 7,200 per week; the kangaroo courts, secret murders and violent factions that thrived in the absence of adequate supervision; and the everyday existence of the prisoners. Color and B&W, 50 minutes. #MV51205AA Reg: $24.95 Now: $12.45 The Great Escape NEW! Luftwaffe in Combat Special Purchase! Save 50% Nazi POWs in America The Bataan Death March A B NEW! C D E C: NEW! Major Günther Rall – Rall, the third highest-scoring ace in history with 275 victories, smiles after another successful mission in his Bf 109...................................#95613N $32 D: Generalleutnant Adolf Galland – A 104-victory ace, Galland was commander of Germany’s fighter force from 1941 to 1945.................................................................#93063N $32 E: Major Werner Mölders – The first pilot in history to score 100 aerial victories, Mölders achieved a final tally of 115....#93064N $32 www.Militar yIssue.com Through interviews with survivors, this program examines one of the most infamous atrocities of World War II: the Bataan Death March, Special in which thousands of captured Purchase! 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Color and B&W, 3 hours....................#RV8748C $19.95 LIMITED EDITION 2-10-0 Steam Locomotive LIMITED EDITION The Germans relied heavily on the powerful BR42 Class 2-10-0 steam locomotive for a host of freight and military duties during WWII. This model features an advanced motor with a flywheel and precision gearing for smooth performance, a die cast chassis, a highly detailed body with a working headlight, a summer camouflage scheme, and more. 11½" long...................#R97007D $389 F2A Diesel Locomotive This HO scale model features a metal chassis, eight-wheel drive and electrical pickup, silver-colored trucks, finely molded body details, glazed windshields, a U.S. Army paint scheme, and more. 7" long................................#R97656C $42.95 German World War II-Era Models $ Heavy-Duty Transport Flatcar A B 18.95 each A: Passenger Troop Carrier..............................#R99970B B: Army Hospital/Troop Carrier........................#R99455B Big Cannon Railcar Send your trains to war with this HO scale artillery railcar! It features fine details such as molded rivets, an elevating gun, an ammunition crane, and U.S. Army markings. 7" long...................................#R98787B $17.95 A Replicating Ford sedans employed as U.S. Army staff cars, these HO scale, die cast models feature textured surfaces, a detailed interior and glazed windows, free-rolling wheels, U.S. Army markings, B and more. $ 12.95 each NEW! LIMITED EDITION Transporting a removable World War II-era mini-submarine and four torpedoes, this set includes a flatcar and a transport wagon. 10¾" long.................#R91453D $74.95 U.S. Army Staff Cars NEW! This coach transported German military officials. 9¾" long.......#R91454D $49.95 LIMITED EDITION Railcars with Submarine and Torpedoes NEW! U.S. Army Harriman Passenger Cars Each of these HO scale cars features a molded shell with simulated rivets, a detailed interior and undercarriage, roof vents, authentic markings, and more. 9¼" long. Military Officer’s Coach NEW! A: 1936 Ford Fordor 2" long...................#R95216C B: 1959 Ford Fairlane 2½" long.........................................................#R95217C Casablanca Express In this 1989 film, which stars Glenn Ford, Donald Pleasence, Jason Connery and Francisco Quinn, Nazi commandos hijack a train carrying British Prime Minister Winston Churchill to a secret meeting in Casablanca during World War II. Can allied agents mount a daring rescue to save the day? 1 hr. 25 min...........................................#RV3046A $9.95 WWII German Propaganda Poster and NEW! Flag Decals This heavy-duty, six-axle flatcar transported heavy equipment such as panzer tanks. 6" long....................#R91452D $24.95 German Railway Police Leader’s Visor Cap Based on actual Nazi propaganda posters and flags from World War II, this sheet of easy-to-apply, HO scale, waterslide decals includes 352 posters and 32 flags!.....................#R81084D $59.95 The German National Railway in World War II Piekalkiewicz. Featuring hundreds of rare archival photographs, this book examines the everyday operations of the German Reichsbahn (national railway) during World War II. You’ll view the locomotives and trains that rolled over nearly the entire European continent, the delivery of war materiel to the fronts, and more. 192 pages, 270 B&W photographs, 8½"x11", hardcover...........#R02318C $44.95 NEW! This fullsize, polished World War II aluminum German reproduction of a Nazi Railway Germany Eagle railway eagle, which appeared on the front and sides of many Deutsche Reichsbahn steam locomotives, measures 28"x 15".............#R06555C $99.95 NEW! Made by the original World War II German manufacturer to Third Reich specifications, this stunning reproduction of a Bahnschutzpolizei (railway police) peaked visor cap – worn by officers ranking from staff to battalion leader – features a mottled blue wool top and silver piping, a metal Bahnschutz eagle on the upper crown, a national cockade in a silver Size 7..........#R66667D wreath with a Reichsbahn 1 “Winged Wheel” emblem on the Size 71/8.......#R66668D Size 7 /4.......#R66669D black velvet cap band, a silver Size 73/8.......#R66670D chin cord, and historically cor1 Size 7 /2.......#R66671D rect manufacturer 5 markings.....................$199 each Size 7 /8.......#R66672D 280mm K5(E) Leopold Kit Code named “Anzio Annie” by the Allies, the German Leopold railroad gun – which played an active role in the defense of Italy during the Allies’ World War II invasion – weighed 187,880 pounds, could fire a 550-pound shell 11 miles, and sat atop a massive rail carriage that used 12-wheel trucks. Replicating that famous railway gun, this 1/35 scale, plastic kit features simulated rivets; photo-etched parts and metal railing chain; shells, cartridges and an ammunition wagon; detailed wheels and trucks; authentic markings; a track section; and more. 37¾" long; 1,140 parts, assembly required........................#R86144C $169 Or der Toll Free: 800 -989-1945 NEW! 27 WWII D-Day / T he Atlantic Wall Night of the Fox When an American officer with inside knowledge of the imminent D-Day invasion washes ashore behind enemy lines, a pair of special agents must rescue the officer – or kill him! – before the Nazis discover his precious secret. This thriller – based on the novel by best-selling author Jack Higgins and starring Michael York, George Peppard and Deborah Raffin – will keep you on the edge of your seat and guessing right up to the thrilling conclusion! Dolby 2.0, 3 hrs. 8 min..............#MV50357A $14.95 D-Day NEW! The Total Story Featuring in-depth interviews and never-before-published footage, this 2-DVD collection includes four great programs that capture the Over 5 Hours! entire arc of the Allied invasion of Normandy, from tense war room strategies through the full fury of unmitigated combat. You get D-Day: The Total Story, Eisenhower: Commander in Chief, The True Story of the Screaming Eagles: The 101st Airborne, and Dear Home: Letters from World War II. Color and B&W, Dolby Digital, 5 hrs. 23 min.............................#MV51909N $11.95 D-Day 1944 The Allied Invasion NEW! of Normandy This heavily illustrated book examines the Normandy invasion in fascinating detail, covering the vast amount of preparation and equipment required, opposing commanders and forces, the Allied bid for air superiority, the D-Day landings themselves and the push inward, and much more. 136 pages; 60 B&W and 30 color photographs, 21 equipment profiles, and color maps and uniform illustrations; 8½"x 11"; softcover....#M102083B $34.95 The Greatest Generation Robert Sargent. You are on-board with them as the U.S. infantry hits Omaha Beach while under heavy Nazi machine gun fire during the June 6, 1944, D-Day invasion of France. 16"x 20". #M700391AA $ 29.95 Atlantic Wall Inspection Figures & Vehicles Recreating Feldmarschall Erwin Rommel’s inspection of Atlantic Wall beach defenses in early 1944, this amazingly detailed, 1/30 scale diorama includes hand painted and historically accurate metal figures and polystone vehicles. Figures measure approximately 2½" tall. A C D E F G B-26 Marauder Die Cast Model Assault Landing Craft Design, Construction & Operations Lavery. The British ! Landing Craft Assault NEW (LCA) was one of the unsung heroes of World War II, taking part in practically every amphibious operation from Norway through Normandy. This book examines the LCA’s design and construction, the role of the crew, landing techniques and tactics, the many operations in which it took part, and more. 120 pages, 75 B&W photographs, 7½"x 9½", hardcover.............#M101692B $39.95 Replicating a Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel (LCVP) – or Higgins boat – that could ferry a platoon-sized complement of 36 men, this D-Day 1/32 scale, plastic kit features textured surfaces with Invasion LCVP Kit simulated rivets, detailed pilot and gun stations, an optional-position bow ramp, six U.S. Army and Navy figures, authentic D-Day invasion markings, a display stand, and more. 12" long; skill level 2.......................................#83112B $29.95 28 B A: Erwin Rommel – Following his service in North Africa, Rommel was charged with defending the French coast against the long anticipated Allied invasion...#M510574N $33 B: Heinz Guderian – Generaloberst Heinz Guderian was the “father of Blitzkrieg” mechanized warfare...................#M510583N $32 C: Fritz Bayerlein – Generalleutnant Bayerlein I H served as Rommel’s chief of staff in the Afrika Korps before taking command of the elite Panzer Lehr Division in Normandy............................................................................#M510576N $32 Desert Fox NEW! D: Eduard Dietl – One of Hitler’s favorite generals, Generaloberst in Normandy Dietl commanded the 20th Mountain Army............................#M510575N $32 Rommel’s Defense of E: Saluting Wehrmacht Officer – Dressed in full “fighting order,” this Fortress Europe young Wehrmacht officer proudly gives the “regular” soldier’s Mitcham, Jr. “An salute...................................................................................#M511031N $25 Special in-depth account Purchase! F: Standing Wehrmacht Guard – This Wehrmacht guard with a % shouldered rifle is alert and ready for anything...................#M511032N $25 Save 50 of the World War II invasion of Normandy from the G: German Guard Box – Approximately 3½" tall...............#M901865N $25 Axis point of view.” – The Journal H: Sd.Kfz.250/1 Leichter Schützenpanzerwagen – Featuring a Panzer of Military History. This book Lehr light armored half-track fitted with a machine gun, this set includes examines Field Marshal Erwin metal driver, gunner and spotter figures. The polystone vehicle, with its Rommel’s impact on Germany’s $ realistic tracks and three-tone camouflage, is 6¼" long...#M901851N 159 Atlantic defenses, the affect of his absence from France during I: Panhard Armored Car – Replicating a French-built Panhard 178 the D-Day invasion, and much armored car – many of which fell into German hands following the 1940 more. 256 pages, B&W photoFall of France and were then re-deployed as the Panzerspähwagen P204 graphs, 6"x 9", (f) – this polystone model features realistic armament, a two-tone camound softcover...#M104302AA flage scheme with authentic 2 SS Division “Das Reich” markings, $ Reg: $17.95 Now: $8.95 and two metal crew figures. 6" long..................................#M901864N 119 www.Militar yIssue.com Replicating Baby Bumps II of the 557th Bomb Squadron, 387th Bomb Group, this 1/107 scale, die cast model features simulated panel lines, clear NEW! plastic windows, rotating propellers, authentic D-Day markings, and more. 8" wingspan; includes a display stand................#91207B $18.95 Fw 190A-8/R2 Die Cast Model Replicating the ! Fw190A-8 flown NEW by 44-victory ace Hauptmann Wilhelm LIMITED EDITION Moritz – the Gruppenkommandeur of IV./JG 3, which specialized in anti-bomber operations – in August, 1944, this 1/48 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features engraved panel lines; a detailed cockpit with an opening canopy and a removable pilot figure; a removable centerline fuel tank; a rotating propeller; optional-position landing gear; authentic markings, including the Gruppenkommandeur’s double chevron; and more. 8½" wingspan; includes a display stand.............#98326A $49.95 Fax: 651-635- 0700 WWII Breakout from Nor mandy NEW! 1944 German Army 1 Reichsmark Note Now, you can own an authentic piece of history from Nazi Germany! Issued to Wehrmacht soldiers in 1944 (special issues of Reichsmark currency were issued for use by the German armed forces from 19421944), this genuine, 1 Reichsmark note features Nazi insignia on the front and, on the back, information on how to use the note..........#M651010A $19.95 Steel Inferno I Panzer Corps in Normandy Reynolds. Filled with insights into the experiences of the 1st SS Panzer Corps Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler – which was led by Josef “Sepp” Dietrich – during its bitter fight against the Allies in Normandy, this book details the origin, formation and organization of the famous Waffen-SS unit and examines some of the remarkable feats it achieved during the battle. 352 pages, 16 pages of B&W photos, 6"x 9", softcover......#M101660B $24.95 Battle of Normandy German Die Cast Models The Big Red One America’s Legendary 1st Infantry Division from World War I to Desert Storm Wheeler. This comprehensive history of America’s 1st Infantry Division covers the unit from WWI (when it became the first American division to see combat) through WWII (when it spearheaded the invasions of North Africa and Sicily before leading the Normandy invasion and fighting in the Battle of the Bulge), the Cold War, five years in Vietnam, and the liberation of Kuwait. 600 pages, 47 photographs and 33 maps, 6"x 9", hardcover................#M103252C $34.95 “A record of five dogfaces who found themselves in the middle of the action.” – Roger Ebert. Starring Lee Marvin, this unsparing drama – written and directed by Samuel Fuller, who served with the “Big Red One” during World War II – chronicles the wartime exploits of five soldiers in a 1st Infantry Division rifle squadron as they battle from North Africa through Sicily, Omaha Beach and Belgium to the ultimate horror of the Nazi death camps. Full- and wide-screen, Dolby stereo, Rated R. 1 hr. 53 min........#MV51890N $9.95 The Big Red One Shirt This high quality, 100% cotton, black t-shirt features two st 1 Infantry Division “Big Red One” emblems: one on the left front and a larger one on the back. Sd.Kfz.181 Tiger I Includes a removable commander figure. 10¼" long...........................#M901130D $49.95 $ U.S. Tank Battles in France 1944-45 54.95 NEW! Zaloga. This heavily illustrated book examines the major campaigns and operations of U.S. armored divisions and tank battalions in France during World War II, showing you the M4 Sherman and its M10 and M36 tank destroyer variants as well as German armor such as the Panther, Panzer IV, Hanomag, Flakpanzer 38(t), Hertzer, Wirbelwind and Sd.Kfz.251/21. 72 pages, 160+ B&W and color photographs and illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover......................#M103381C $17.95 A C B The Big Red One These amazingly realistic, 1/32 scale, metal and plastic models feature textured surfaces, a rotating turret with an elevating gun (where applicable), opening hatches, working tracks and free-rolling wheels, a weathered camouflage scheme with authentic markings, and removable accessories. Sd.Kfz.182 King Tiger II – The first use of the Tiger II in combat was on July 18, 1944, with the 503rd Heavy Panzer Battalion. Includes a commander figure. 12½" long. #M901102D $54.95 Sd.Kfz.7 Half-Track – Replicating an 8-ton armored half-track employed as a troop and artillery transport, this model features a detailed interior with a folding windshield and six removable soldier figures. 8¼" long. #M901133D “Big Red One” Figure Sets Back Medium......#M401694B $17.95 Large .........#M401695B $17.95 X-Large......#M401696B $17.95 XX-Large....#M401697C $19.95 Big Red One Dog Tag This official size, commemorative NEW! dog tag features a U.S. Army 1st Infantry Division – the “Big Red One” – insignia on the epoxy-coated enamel front, an engravable back, a rubber silencer, and a neck chain..................#M650218AA $6.95 A NEW! D E Replicating 1st Infantry F Division “Big Red One” Soldiers in World War II’s European Theater, these premium quality, hand painted, 1/30 scale metal sets are historically accurate right down to the realistic weapons, uniforms and insignia. A: Walls and Gate – This polystone model of battle-damaged wall sections with lamps and a gate measures 5" tall...#M901873N $69 B: G.I. Rescue – A G.I. pulls his wounded buddy to safety.......................#M510457N $59 C: Two-Man Patrol – A sergeant with a Tommy gun leads a rifleman cautiously forward ...................................#M510459N $59 D: G.I. & Dead Waffen-SS – A crouching rifleman approaches a dead Waffen-SS trooper....................................#M510460N $59 E: Firing G.I.s – A kneeling officer provides cover fire while a BAR gunner shouts out for extra ammunition ........#M510461N $59 F: NCO & G.I. – A veteran NCO points out the enemy’s position to one of his platoon’s replacement soldiers..............#M510458N $59 B M4A1 with Hedgerow Cutter & M31 Tank Recovery Vehicle Replicating an M4 Sherman tank and an M31 tank recovery vehicle employed by U.S. forces in 1944 France, these premium quality, 1/30 scale, polystone and metal models feature textured surfaces, realistic suspension C and tracks, a weathered paint scheme with authentic markings, and more. A: M4A1 with Hedgerow Cutter – During the Normandy campaign, the French coastal hedgerows presented a substantial obstacle to Allied tanks, which were quickly fitted with Culin hedgerow cutter devices made from German beach obstacles. Replicating an M4 equipped with one such cutter, this model features a rotating turret and a metal commander figure. 7¾" long........#M510647N $179 B: M31 Tank Recovery Vehicle – Replicating an M31 tank recovery vehicle, which was manufactured by Baldwin Locomotive Works during World War II, this model features a detailed boom crane with supports and a dummy cannon tube. 11½" long............................................................................#M510632N $219 C: Mechanics – The perfect complement to the M31 tank recovery vehicle, this set of four 1/30 scale, metal figures is historically accurate right down to the realistic headgear, equipment, and uniform insignia. 2½" tall.......................................................................................................................................#M510633N $99.95 Or der Toll Free: 800 -989-1945 29 WWII Allied Infantr y Fighting Men of World War II Allied Forces Uniforms, Equipment Special & Weapons Purchase! Miller. Through rare Save 50% archival images and hundreds of contemporary color photographs, this lavishly illustrated volume examines the uniforms, equipment and weapons used by typical soldiers of the United States, Britain, Russia and other Allied nations in World War II. 384 pages, 600 color photographs, 9¼"x 12", hardcover......#M103872N Reg: $49.95 Now: $24.95 World War II U.S. Army “Pink” Garrison Cap This premium quality reproduction of a U.S. Army garrison cap – referred to as a “pink” cap during World War II due to its pinkish hue – is made of ribbed wool.............$19.95 each Size 67/8........#M650917A Size 71/4........#M650920A Size 7...........#M650918A Size 73/8........#M650921A Size 71/8........#M650919A Size 71/2........#M650931A Pistol, Automatic, Cal .45, M1911A1 Diagrams & Pictures Nicolaus, ed. This heavily illustrated guidebook contains U.S. Army and manufacturer diagrams, drawings and exploded views of the major parts groups that make up the M1911A1 pistol including its receiver, slide and barrel, and magazine. 98 pages, 130 B&W illustrations, 14"x 8½", spiral-bound softcover...#M104786C $29.95 United States Military Patch Guide Morgan. Featuring more than 3,000 color patches of the American military (including sections on the history of U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, Army Air Force, U.S. Air Force, National Guard, Special Forces and Elite Units, and Civil Air Patrol patches), this book is the ultimate guide to the shoulder sleeve insignia of World Wars I & II, Korea, Vietnam, Kuwait, Bosnia, Afghanistan and more. 112 pages, 8¾"x 11½", hardcover...#5747D $29.95 U.S. Army Division Patches & Pins Honor some of the U.S. Army’s most famous divisions! $ A B NEW! D NEW! Designed by John Browning, the M1911 single-action, semi-automatic pistol was the standard-issue sidearm of U.S. armed forces from 1911 to 1985. This reproduction of a 1938 U.S. Army poster displays the parts and specifications of the M1911’s A1 variant, of which nearly 2 million were produced during World War II. 36"x 22"..................#M701575C $24.95 M1911 Pistol This amazingly realistic, non-firing, metal replica of the famous M1911 pistol designed by John Browning features wood grips and measures 8½" long...............#M600223D $139 Shipping restrictions apply. Call for details. 30 NEW! E F NEW! 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Pins These enameled metal pins measure approximately 1" tall. U.S. Army Rank NEW! Challenge Coins B C 12.95 each A: Specialist E-4.............#M650219B B: Sergeant E-5.............#M650230B C: Staff Sergeant E-6............#M650231B D: Sergeant 1st Class E-7............#M650232B U.S. Army Branch Embroidered Hats D A Made of 100% cotton, these premium quality, olive drab, embroi! dered hats feature NEW a U.S. Army branch name on the front along with its insignia on the top of the pre-curved visor. One size fits all...............................$14.95 each B C D .A: Infantry..................................#M401272AA B: Armor.....................................#M401273AA C: Cavalry..................................#M401274AA D: Airborne.................................#M401275AA NEW! The Thompson submachine gun – invented by John T. Thompson in 1919 and made infamous during the Prohibition era – was adopted by the U.S. military in 1938. Displaying an M1A1 with a 30-round “stick” magazine, this 24-gauge steel sign is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 20"x 5"; includes mounting holes.........#M601195AA $16.95 M1928 Submachine Guns These museum-quality, non-firing, metal A replicas of the legendary Thompson M1928 submachine NEW! gun have an authentic look and a hefty feel, just like the original! Featuring a working bolt action and trigger, these incredible collectibles will be a wonderful centerpiece to your classic firearms display. B A: M1928A1 Military Version – Used by the troops of the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions, the M1928A1 was one of the most recognizable American firearms of World War II. This military version features a 20-round magazine and a horizontal foregrip. 32½" long..........#M600230C $279 B: M1928 Commercial Version – The Thompson Model 1928 submachine gun – the “Chicago Typewriter” – was used by law enforcement and criminals alike during the Prohibition and Depression eras. This commercial version features a removable 50-round drum and a pistol foregrip. 34" long........#M600231C $299 www.Militar yIssue.com Fax: 651-635- 0700 WWII Ar tiller y, Tanks & Transpor ts Jeep Jeep Cap WWII Jeep in Action Ammunition Bunker Metal Sign This replica of a WWII American military sign is made of 24-gauge steel and is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 20"x 5"; includes mounting holes............#M600347AA $16.95 U.S. M115 Howitzer Emplacement Model This 1/32 scale, plastic set Special includes Purchase! % Save 50 three U.S. Army soldiers, assorted rounds and, as its centerpiece, an M115 8" (203mm) howitzer, which features movable limber arms and attachable spade units, a movable gun barrel that can be displayed in the firing or recoiled position, removable transport wheels, and the markings of the 17th Field Artillery “Persuaders.” 13½" long..........#99359N Reg: $29.95 Now: $14.95 Red Legs Field Artillery Shirt Members of the U.S. Army Field Artillery branch are referred to as “Red Legs,” a nickname dating back to the American Civil War. This screen-printed, 100% preMedium......#M400844B washed cotton, Large.........#M400845B black t-shirt feaX-Large......#M400846B tures a Field Artillery XX-Large...#M400847B insignia on the left front and, on the back, a larger, eye-catching Red Legs design........................................$19.95 each Doyle. Originally designed as a reconnaissance car, the Jeep was enormously popular with U.S. troops and leaders during World War II. This heavily illustrated volume takes an in-depth look at the iconic Jeep’s WWII use by U.S. and Allied forces in every theater, with images of vehicles configured for radio gear, armed with weapons, and used for medical transport. 48 pages; 140 B&W and color photographs, 15 color profiles and line drawings; 11"x 8¼"; softcover...#30273A $14.95 Willys MB Jeep Die Cast Model Made by Hobby Master, this 1/72 scale, die cast Willys MB (the iconic U.S. Jeep of World War II) replicates one of the transports employed by the 14th Marine Regiment (Artillery), 4th Marine Division, in the Battle of Iwo Jima in February, 1945. Premium features include textured surfaces; a detailed interior and a glazed, folding windshield; free-rolling wheels with treaded tires, including a rear-mounted spare; a detailed underframe; a removable Bantam T3 trailer; authentic markings; and more. 3" long; includes a removable display base with a clear protective cover.........................................#98367A $21.95 This jeep cap – based on the type issued by the U.S. Army in 1942 to provide extra padding and warmth underneath a heavy combat helmet – is made in the USA of 100% acrylic................................$9.95 each Olive Drab..............................#M401506AA Black......................................#M401507AA World War II U.S. Armored Infantry Tactics Back M7 Priest Walk Around Doyle. Filled with 230 color and B&W photographs, color profiles and detailed line drawings, this book presents an in-depth look at the U.S. 105mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M7, which, developed from the M3 medium tank, was nicknamed “Priest” in British service due to its pulpit-like machine gun ring. You’ll view modifications, systems, its use in World War II and Korea, and more. 60 pages, 11"x 8¼", softcover.......................#M102081A $18.95 M7 HMC Priest Kit Replicating an M7 Howitzer Motor Carriage (HMC), this 1/35 scale, plastic kit features the original’s M4 Sherman suspension and hull with scribed surfaces, a detailed fighting compartment, a realistic 105mm howitzer, one-piece vinyl tracks, a choice of U.S. or French markings, a commander figure, and more. 6¾" long; 258 parts, skill level 5...#M800315B $29.95 NEW! Rottman. Equipped with half-tracks, U.S. armored infantry battalions fought alongside tanks, tank destroyers and artillery battalions as part of combined arms teams and combat commands in World War II. Now, this heavily illustrated book provides an in-depth look at those highly mobile, heavily armed battalions, including their organization, weapons and equipments, unique tactics, and more. 64 pages, B&W photographs and color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover....#M100898B $18.95 NEW! M16A1 MGMC HalfTrack Model Replicating an M16A1, the anti-aircraft and anti-infantry variant of WWII’s famous M3 half-track, this amazingly detailed, 1/18 scale, plastic model features textured surfaces, a rotating Maxon M45 quadmount with four M2 Browning machine guns, a hood that opens to reveal a detailed engine, a front-end winch, separately applied accessories such as gas can and tools, free-rolling wheels and working tracks, authentic U.S. Army markings, and more. 13½" long...#99504D $49.95 M4A3 Sherman 1/18 Scale! Replicating the primary U.S. tank of World War II, this amazingly detailed, 1/18 scale, plastic model of an M4A3 Sherman employed in the Battle of Normandy features textured surfaces, including a realistic, rotating “cast” turret; an elevating 75mm M3 L/40 main gun; a .50 caliber M2HB machine gun; opening hatches; a detailed engine compartment; working tracks; and an authentic U.S. Army paint scheme. 12¾" long.....#93634C $39.95 Steel Victory ! NEW ! The Heroic Story of America’s Independent Tank Battalions at War in Europe Yeide. While American armored divisions got the headlines during World War II due to their fast advance Special across Europe, the independent tank Purchase! battalions did the hard, day-to-day job of Save 50% helping infantry divisions gain ground. This book examines those overlooked tank battalions, including their roles in North Africa, Sicily, the D-Day invasion, the Battle of the Bulge, and the crossing of the Rhine. 336 pages, 5¾"x 8¼", hardcover......#M104030B Reg: $24.95 Now: $12.45 Tank James Garner stars as a U.S. Army NCO who moves to a new post near a backwoods Georgia town with his wife (Shirley Jones), son (C. Thomas Howell) and prize vehicle: a restored M4 Sherman tank Special from World War II. But when the town’s Purchase! crooked sheriff arrest’s Garner’s son on Save 33% trumped-up charges and has him sentenced to a labor camp, Garner – with the help of his M4 – takes matters into his own hands. Dolby Digital, Rated PG. 1 hr. 54 min. #MV51827N Reg: $14.95 Now: $9.95 Or der Toll Free: 800 -989-1945 31 WWII Ger man Ar ms, Transpor ts & Ar tiller y Fighting Men of World War II Axis Forces Uniforms, Equipment & Weapons Special Purchase! Miller. Through rare Save $20 archival images and hundreds of contemporary color photographs, this lavishly illustrated volume presents a comprehensive examination of the uniforms, equipment and weapons used by the typical soldiers of Germany, Italy and Japan – as well as those of other Axis nations such as Finland, Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania – during World War II. 384 pages, 600 color photographs, 9¼"x 12", hardcover......#M101994A Reg: $49.95 Now: $29.95 Mauser, Walther and Mannlicher Firearms Smith. In the 1940s, noted arms expert W.H.B. Smith published three groundbreaking books on little-known German guns and manufacturers to show how and why these arms played NEW! such a large role in German militarism. Now, those classic texts are presented here in one reissued volume, complete with original photographs and illustrations! 704 pages, 150 B&W photographs and 75 detailed line drawings, 6"x 9", hardcover......................................#M103907B $39.95 Walther P38 Pistol The first locked-breech pistol to use a double-action trigger, the P38 9mm was developed by Walther to be the service pistol of the Wehrmacht at the beginning of World War II. This amazingly realistic, non-firing, metal replica of that famous German sidearm has an authentic look and feel, features a functioning slide (clip does not remove), and measures 8½" long.......................#M600226C $69.95 German Transport Models EW! N Replicating iconic German transports of World War II, these professionally assembled and hand painted, 1/48 A scale, plastic models feature textured surfaces, added weight, treaded tires, and more. A: Steyr Type B 1500A Kommandeurwagen – First produced in 1941, the Steyr Type 1500A was built in three main variants: light truck, infantry carrier, and luxury command vehicle for high ranking officers (Kommandeurwagen Kfz.21). This model of the Kommandeurwagen features a front guard; a distinctive, rounded hood; and a detailed suspension system. 4¼" long.......#M901996C $79.95 B: Volkswagen Type 82E Staff Car – Replicating a Volkswagen Type 82E – which combined a sedan body with a Kubelwagen chassis for high clearance and excellent performance over rough terrain – employed as a staff car, this model features a detailed interior with glazed windows, realistic off-road tires, and authentic Wehrmacht markings. 3" long.....................#M800535B $54.95 32 German Artillery in World War II 1939-1945 “Karabiner 98 Kurz” Metal Sign Detailing the components of the Kar98k bolt-action rifle, which was adopted as the standard infantry rifle of the German Wehrmacht in 1935, this 24-gauge steel sign is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 18"x 12"; includes mounting holes.....#M601167AA $19.95 Backbone of the Wehrmacht Volume 1: The German K98k Rifle, 1934-1945 Law. This lavishly illustrated, comprehensive study of the boltaction K98k rifle – of which 14 million were produced in Nazi Germany – contains information on its military and commercial background, the materials and methods used in its manufacture, variations, accessories, and more. 384 pages, 478 B&W photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 11", hardcover......................................#M104438D $69.95 Volume II: Sniper Variations of the German K98k Rifle Law. Filled with many neverbefore-published photographs, this book examines the telescope-sighted K98k, which was the specialist rifle of choice for most German snipers during World War II. You’ll view the specially selected rifles, the three types of telescopes, and their variety of mounts. 240 pages, 291 B&W photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 11", hardcover......................................#M104439D $46.95 FAMO and Sd.Ah.116 Kit Anti-Aircraft Badges These premium quality reproductions of Nazi anti-aircraft combat badges feature an B 88 mm anti-aircraft gun. 2" tall; includes a pin back............$19.95 each A A: Luftwaffe – Instituted in January, 1941, by Hermann Goering...........#65251B B: Army – Instituted in July, 1941...................#65303B “Flak Nicht werfen” Metal Sign If you don’t want flak guns going off at your home or office, then this “No Flak Firing” sign is for you! Made of 24-gauge steel, it is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint, measures 14"x 8", and includes mounting holes.....#M600327AA $16.95 Over 2-Fee t Used to recover Long! damaged German tanks from World War II batNEW! tlefields, the Sd.Kfz.9 “Famo” 18-ton half-track was a dependable and valuable workhorse. Oftentimes, the Famo was coupled with an Sd.Ah.116 tank transporter, which allowed for the transportation of 22-23 ton class tanks such as the Panzer III and IV. This amazingly detailed, 1/35 scale, plastic kit – measuring more than 2-feet long! – includes a Famo with a detailed Maybach HL108 engine, optional side panels, a working winch and coupler, and a tow bar; a demountable Sd.Ah.116 trailer suspended between two bogies (with a rear steering system to safely guide the trailer when turning); plenty of metal and metal-plated parts; realistically treaded rubber tires; a choice of markings; 12 lifelike figures; and much more. 25" long; 792 parts, assembly required................#M800811B $179 www.Militar yIssue.com Engelmann. This heavily illustrated volume shows you not only the wide variety of Germany’s World War II artillery, it also shows you the operations, action and everyday life of their crews – from light and heavy artillery units to field howitzer units, assault gun units, brigades and batteries, observation units, railroad batteries, mountain artillery units, light gun units and launcher regiments. 176 pages, 400+ B&W photographs, 7"x 10", hardcover...#M100510C $24.95 88mm Flak Gun Model This stunning, 1/32 scale, metal and plastic model of a powerful anti-tank gun features a rotating and elevating die cast barrel, folding cruciform legs, rolling wheels, realistically weathered 1944 markings, a five-man crew with accessories, and more. 8¼" long; can be displayed in the towing or firing modes...................................#93690D $54.95 This amazFlakvierling 38 with ingly Gunner Figure detailed, 1/6 scale, plastic model of an anti-aircraft gun employed by Heeres-FlakAbteilung 290, 4th Panzer Division, on the Eastern Front features movable parts and includes a fully articulated gunner with a complete uniform, a metal M42 helmet, ankle boots, a Wehrmacht equipment belt, plenty of accessories, a Walther P38 with a holster, and authentic insignia. Figure stands 12" tall..........#81064D $249 Fax: 651-635- 0700 WWII Ger man Ar mor Panzertales World Tank Museum Morinaga. Filled with fasci! nating tank trivia, history and NEW facts, this lavishly illustrated book features 40 of Yoh Morinaga’s unique color illustrations (originally produced for Kaiyodo’s 1/144 scale World Tank Museum models), which detail some of the most famous armored fighting vehicles of World War II. Includes photographs and descriptions of the Kaiyodo models. 96 pages, 166 color and B&W photographs and illustrations, 8"x 10", softcover.......#M101693B $19.95 Sturmgeschütz Fleischer & Feist. This lavishly illustrated book examines the Sturmgeschütz assault gun – Over 500 one of the most effective s! ration illust tracked vehicles of World War II – in detail, including its design and development, production, armament, drive train and running gear, tactics, and more. 264 pages, 500+ B&W and color photos and illustrations, 12"x 9", hardcover......#M103880B $69.95 StuG III Ausf.G Display Model Hand assembled and painted by expert modelers, this 1/35 scale, plastic and hase! Special Purc metal model of a Sturmgeschütz III $ Save 150 features an aluminum gun barrel, optional-position hatches, photo-etched engine grilles, removable side skirts, realistic metal tracks, and authentic 237th Sturmgeschütz Brigade markings. 7¾" long...........#M800791A Reg: $229 Now: $78.95 hase! Special Purc $ Save 150 Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.H Early Version Model Replicating the most common German tank of WWII, this professionally assembled and hand painted, 1/35 scale, plastic and metal model features an opening commander’s hatch, an aluminum 7.5cm KwK 40 gun barrel, an anti-aircraft machine gun, detailed metal tracks, and 2nd Panzer Division markings. 7¾" long..........#M901525C Reg: $229 Now: $78.95 Wehrmacht Panzer Officer’s Visor Cap Made by the original World War II German manufacturer to Third Reich specifications, this stunning reproduction of a Wehrmacht panzer officer’s Size 7........#M650844D peaked visor cap features a Size 71/8.....#M650845D field gray wool top with pink Size 71/4.....#M650846D piping, a wool cap band, a Size 73/8.....#M650847D silver bullion chin cord, Size 71/2.....#M650848D eagle and wreath insignia, Size 75/8.....#M650849D and historically correct manufacturer markings.................................$199 each Schwere Panzer in Detail Culver & Feist. Filled with rare photographs, color illustrations and detailed line drawings, this book traces the development, technical history and combat career of three legendary German heavy armored fighting vehicles – the King Tiger, the Jagdtiger and the Elefant – with images of the vehicles in training and combat, including numerous interior and exterior close-up views. 169 pages, 400+ B&W and color photos and illustrations, 12"x 9", hardcover....#M103879B $49.95 The Combat History of German Tiger Tank Battalion 503 in World War II Lochmann, von Rosen & Rubbel. Through firsthand accounts and many never-before-seen photographs of Tiger tanks in action, this lavishly illustrated book examines the combat history of Tiger Tank Battalion 503 – the senior Tiger battalion of the Germany army – on the Eastern and Western Fronts. 384 pages, 350 B&W photographs and 40 maps, 8½"x 11", softcover. #M103870B $29.95 German Tank Destroyer Models Replicating German tank destroyers, these 1/72 scale, plastic models feature textured surfaces, elevating guns, separately applied detail parts, realistic tracks, and authentic markings. NEW! Sd.Kfz.184 Elefant – This model of Elefant #224 features an 8.8cm PaK 43/2 gun, a bowNEW! mounted 7.92mm Maschinengewehr 34, a simulated Zimmerit coating, and a weathered camo scheme with s.Pz.Jg.Abt.653 markings. 4½" long.....................#M901598C $19.95 Sd.Kfz.186 Jagdtiger Replicating the Henschel version of the Jagdtiger (hunting tiger), which, built on a lengthened King Tiger chassis, was the heaviest armored fighting vehicle to reach production during World War II, this model has s.Pz.Jg.Abt.653 markings. 5¾" long.............................................#91492C $19.95 German Sd.Kfz.181 1/18 Scale! Replicating the Ausf.E version of the Tiger I tank, this 1/18 scale, plastic model features a rotating, removable turret with an elevating KwK 36 gun; a ring-mounted MG 42 machine gun; engine panels that open to reveal a realistic engine; working suspension and tracks; detailed accessories such as tow cables and tools; a threetone camouflage scheme; and more. 18½" long. #99042D $79.95 Removable Turret Schmeisser Tiger Metal Sign King Tiger Model Replicating a King Tiger employed in the Battle of the Bulge and the defense of Germany in 1945, this amazingly detailed, 1/35 scale, plastic and metal model features a rotating Henschel turret with an elevating KwK 43 L/71 88mm gun, opening hatches, a simulated anti-magnetic Zimmerit coating, separately applied detail parts including photo-etched metal engine screens, a weathered camouflage scheme with authentic 3/s.Pz.Abt.506 markings, and more. 11½" long.............#M901571C $79.95 Tiger II Shirt Made of 100% pre-shrunk cotton, this ashcolored t-shirt features a screen-printed Tiger II (King Tiger) emblem on the left front and, on the back, a large image of Medium....#M400762A a King Tiger Large.......#M400763A belongX-Large....#M400764A ing to XX-Large...#M400765A Jochen Back Peiper’s 1st SS Panzer Division, a Balkenkreuz, a Leibstandarte-SS Adolf Hitler crest, historical text, and specifications................$17.95 each Scott Carter. 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Featuring a sultry pinup girl reclining with her trusty MP40 “Schmeisser” submachine gun, this 24gauge steel sign is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 12"x 18"; includes mounting holes. #M601160AA $19.95 Panther Ausf.G Model Replicating the most widely produced and final variant of the deadly Panther, this Special Purchase! professionally assembled Save $125 and hand painted, 1/35 scale, plastic and metal model features textured surfaces, an aluminum gun barrel with a detailed muzzle brake, an anti-aircraft machine gun, side armor, photo-etched engine grilles, realistic metal tracks, authentic 116th Panzer Division markings, and more. 9¾" long...........#M901529A Reg: $210 Now: $84.95 Or der Toll Free: 800 -989-1945 33 WWII T he Occult / Ger man Ar my THE OCCULT “God is With Us” Iron Cross Metal Sign Featuring the Nazi propaganda slogan that was even worn on the belt buckles of German army soldiers during World War II, this 24-gauge steel sign – die cut in the shape of an Iron Cross! – measures 14½"x 18½" and includes mounting holes. #M601141B $29.95 Hitler and the Occult Was Adolf Hitler influenced by supernatural ideas? This program examines the importance of symbols of the occult, religion and astrology to Hitler’s concept of world domination, from the use of Christian Special Purchase!% religious symbols – such as the Spear of Save 60 Destiny and the Holy Grail – through the adoption of the swastika, which contained occult significance from earlier cultures, and Hitler’s belief that he was chosen to save the German people. Color and B&W, 50 minutes. #MV51212AA Reg: $24.95 Now: $9.95 The Nazis and the Occult The SS Brotherhood of the Bell The Dark Forces Unleashed by the Third Reich Roland. Through rare photographs and fascinating narrative, this book reveals the full extent of Special Adolf Hitler’s involvement with the Purchase! occult, astrology and black magic Save 35% as well as the Nazis’ fascination with symbols of arcane power such as the Holy Grail and the Spear of Destiny. 208 pages, 105 B&W photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 12", hardcover......#M103031B Reg: $19.95 Now: $12.95 The Nazi’s Incredible Secret Technology Farrell. In 1945, a super high-tech Nazi secret weapons project codenamed “The Bell” left its underground bunker, boarded a Ju 390 long-range aircraft, and disappeared forever. This book examines the mysterious project in detail, from the exotic technologies the Nazis researched to alternative views of the end of World War II. 484 pages, B&W photographs and illustrations, 6"x 9", softcover.......................................#M103260C $16.95 The Knights Cross of the Iron Cross Maerz. This lavishly illustrated book examines the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grades in stunning detail that includes hundreds of close-up images of the awards as well as information on materials and the manufacturing process, award documents, miniatures and stickpins, how to determine the authenticity of a medal, and more. 430 pages, 530+ color and B&W photographs and illustrations, 7"x 9½", hardcover..............................................#12102D $125 Knights Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds This reproduction of the honor bestowed by the Third Reich upon only 28 people – including Generalfeldmarschalls Erwin Rommel and Albert Kesselring – features a high quality ribbon, a die cast metal Iron Cross, and simulated diamonds...........................................#65236A $49.95 German Cross in Gold Soldiers and Flags Metal Sign Hans Friedmann. Based on a Nazi propaganda poster – Soldaten und Fahnen (Soldiers and Flags) – that featured Wehrmacht Heer soldiers and a Third Reich battle flag above a WWI-era battlefield, this 24-gauge steel sign is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 12"x 12"; includes mounting holes.............#M601173AA $16.95 Landser Marches These collections of digitally re-mastered Third Reich recordings feature traditional German army marches and songs that calmed soldiers’ racing hearts and gave new strength to carry on the fight.........$19.95 each Landser Marches 1 – Includes 21 marches and songs such as popular favorites Deutschlandlied, Mein Schlesier-Land and Erika as well as Schoen ist es, Soldat zu Sein (It’s Beautiful to be a Soldier), Niedersachen Marsch (Lower Saxony March), Alte Kameraden (Old Comrades), and many others. 1 hour.............................................#MA10104A Landser Marches 2 – Features 26 marches and songs, including Pariser Einzugsmarsch (Paris Entry March), the original Lili Marlene performed by Lallie Andersen, Wacht am Rhein, Les Preludes, Preussens Gloria (Prussia’s Glory), the famous Radetzky March, Alexander March, and many others. 1 hr. 11 min................................................#MA10105A Buy the Set & Save $10..............#M870119N 34 $ 29.90 German Wehrmacht Helmet This realistic, high quality replica of the M1935 helmet with a rolled rim – which was lighter, more compact and more comfortable to wear than the First World War-era designs – is constructed of 18 gauge steel and comes complete with lugs and repro liner...........#M600212C $129 German Helmet Decal Sheets – These high-quality replica helmet decals are A based on original World War II German designs........$19.95 per sheet A: Sheet #1 – You get 18 decals, including army, border police, SS (early and late designs), Hitler Youth and Luftwaffe (early B and late).............#M650858C B: Sheet #2 – You get 14 decals, including SS Death’s Head, SS-VT, Red Cross, SS-LAH, police, NSKK, Luftschutz and Afrika Korps..........#M650859C Wehrmacht General’s Bullion Collar Tabs NEW! These super-detailed reproductions of a Wehrmacht general’s bullion collar tabs are hand embroidered with historically correct gold bullion thread and mounted on stiffened canvas backings. Each tab measures 3½"x 1½"......................#M650884D $34.95 www.Militar yIssue.com Holders of the SS and Police Yerger. These books, which examine recipients of the German Cross in Gold (for bravery), include full biographical data and many never-beforepublished photographs and documents. 6¼"x 9¼", hardcover..................$44.95 each Volume 1: Das Reich: Kurt Amlacher to Heinz Lorenz Covers 2.SS-Panzer-Division Das Reich recipients, letters A-L. 432 pages, 295 B&W photographs and illustrations..................#M104130D Volume 2: Das Reich: Karl-Heinz Lorenz to Herbert Zimmermann Covers 2.SS-Panzer-Division Das Reich recipients, letters L-Z. 432 pages, 247 B&W photographs and illustrations..................#M104131D NEW! Volume 3: Regiment and Division Norland Covers 11.SS-Freiwilligen-Panzergrenadier-Division Nordland recipients. 252 pages, 136 B&W photographs and illustrations.....................#M104132D NEW! Volume 4: Cavalry Brigade and Divisions Covers recipients from the infamous SS Cavalry Brigade and the “Florian Geyer” and “Maria Theresia” Cavalry Divisions, which fought on the Eastern Front. 368 pages, 151 B&W photographs and illustrations.................................................#M104141D German Cross in Gold This reproduction of a German Cross in Gold (for bravery) – instituted by Adolf Hitler in November, 1941, as an award ranking higher than the Iron Cross First Class but below the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross – features an enameled swastika, gold-tone oak leaf wreaths, four-piece construction, and a pin back...................................#66529C $44.95 Fax: 651-635- 0700 WWII Waf fen-SS / Hitler Youth NEW! Waffen-SS Metal Signs Based on Nazi B propaganda posters, these 24-gauge steel signs are hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint, A measure 12"x 18", and include mounting holes..........$19.95 each A: Deutschland Über Alles Depicts a Waffen-SS soldier along with the slogan, “Germany Above All”...............#M601185AA B: SS-Skijegerbataljon – SS-Skijegerbataljon Norge fights the “red threat”..............................#M601197AA Waffen-SS Encyclopedia Rikmenspoel. Examining the Waffen-SS in detail, this book includes a concise history of every major fighting formation as well as sections on division structure, leading personalities, weapons, misconceptions and controversies, and more. 300 pages, 82 B&W photographs, 6"x 9", softcover.................................................#M104360D $19.95 5 Reichsmark Note with Waffen-SS Stamp Issued to soldiers serving in the infamous Waffen-SS 3rd Panzergrenadier Division “Totenkopf,” this genuine, 5 Reichsmark note includes the unit’s customized stamp...........#M600635A $29.95 SS Anti-Partisan Badge in Gold This premium quality reproduction of the SS Anti-Partisan Badge in Gold (which required 100 days of anti-partisan fighting or, for Luftwaffe personnel, 150 operational sorties in anti-partisan actions) features a dagger plunged into a nest of vipers, authentic Nazi insignia, and more. 2½" tall; includes a pin back.......................................................#M650784C $19.95 NEW! For the Homeland The 31st Waffen-SS Volunteer Grenadier Division in World War II Pencz. Filled with numerous eyewitness reports from members of the division as well as detailed maps that illustrate their actions on the Eastern Front, this book examines NEW! the operations of the 31st Waffen-SS Volunteer Grenadier Division, which, formed in the fall of 1944, was composed mainly of ethnic Germans living in Hungary. 304 pages, 27 B&W photographs and 11 maps, 6"x 9", softcover.....................#M103908B $21.95 For Europe The French Volunteers of the Waffen-SS Forbes. Featuring blow-by-blow recountings of battles on the Eastern Front, including the fight for Berlin, this books tells the story of NEW! the Frenchmen who, motivated by their hatred of Communism, chose to fight for the Third Reich in World War II, first in the regular army and then as part of the Waffen-SS. Covers all French SS units, including the 33rd SS Grenadier Division “Charlemagne.” 544 pages, 17 B&W photographs and 6 maps, 6"x 9", softcover................#M103909B $21.95 Handbook of the Hitler-Jugend NEW! Bann Numbers and Gebiet Triangles Saris. Filled with more than Over 1,000 1,000 color photographs of Images! Gebiet triangles and shoulder straps as well as documents, beautiful period portraits and a listing of Bann numbers, this lavishly illustrated book examines Hitler-Jugend (Hitler Youth) cloth shoulder sleeve insignia, their development, and the ranking systems. 784 pages, 1,034 color and B&W photographs and illustrations, 6¼"x 9¼", hardcover...............................#M104138D $89.95 Order Castles of the Third Reich This program takes a fascinating, inside look at the mystic fortresses of the Third Reich and the secret SS and Hitler Youth Order Castles. You’ll tour the Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork, a favorite Nazi stomping ground and birthplace of Order Castles; Himmler’s Wewelsburg castle; the SS officer candidate school at Bad Tölz; and Order Castles Krössinsee, Vogelsang and Sonthofen, which were built in the mid-1930s to train the future leadership of the Nazi Party. Color and B&W, 58 minutes.........#MV51357D $19.95 “Auch Du” Hitler Youth Metal Sign Ottomar Anton. Based on a Nazi recruiting poster (which translates as “You, too”) designed to attract members of the Hitler Youth (HitlerJugend) to the WaffenSS – especially the elite 12th SS Panzer Division Hitlerjugend – this 24-gauge steel sign is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 12"x 18"; includes mounting holes.....................#M601152AA $19.95 Special Purchase!% Save 50 Hitler Youth Figures Historically accurate and painted A by hand, these 1/30 scale metal figures – replicating HitlerC Jugend (Hitler Youth) in a parade – are finely detailed right down to their brown shirt and lederhosen summer uniforms, swastika tri-bar armbands, and field packs. 2½" tall. A: Drummers (2 Figures). #M510285C Reg: $59.95 B: Marchers (3 Figures). #M510288D Reg: $69.95 C: Buglers (2 Figures). #M510286D Reg: $49.95 D: Flag Bearer (1 Figure). #M510287C Reg: $32.95 B D Now: $29.95 Now: $34.95 Now: $24.95 Now: $16.45 Hitler Youth Membership Badge By 1940, the Hitler-Jugend (Hitler Youth) organization had 8 million members. NEW! This premium quality reproduction of a Hitler Youth enamel and metal membership badge includes a pin back and measures approximately 1" tall. #M650782B $6.95 Hitler Youth Leader Ring Featuring a Prussian eagle clutching a sword and hammer with a stylized swastika in a center wreath, this silver reproduction of a Hitler Youth ring – awarded to HitlerJugend who attained the rank of “leader” – will make a great addition to your collection of WWII memorabilia. Size 11; can be customfitted by a jeweler............#M650335D $59.95 Hitler Youth Bugle This functioning replica of a Hitler Youth bugle – constructed of steel, brass and copper – features a polished steel German eagle emblem and a red, yellow and black braided tassel. 12" long. #M600210B $69.95 Sturmgeschütz III Model e! Replicating a Sturmgeschütz III Ausf.G armored Special Pu$rchas Save 20 fighting vehicle employed in the late-World War II Ardennes Offensive (the Battle of the Bulge), this finely detailed and hand painted, 1/30 scale, polystone and metal model features a top panel that can be removed to reveal a fully outfitted fighting compartment, a simulated anti-magnetic Zimmerit coating, side skirts, realistic tracks, two metal crew figures, and authentic 9th SS-Panzer Division “Hohenstaufen” markings. 9" long............#M901490D Reg: $169 Now: $149 Or der Toll Free: 800 -989-1945 NEW! 35 WWII Paratroopers 101st & 82nd Airborne Division Hats 101st Airborne Figure Show your “Screaming Eagles” and “All American” pride! These 100% cotton, olive drab hats are embroidered on the front, on the pre-curved visor, and on the sides, and include an adjustable strap. One size fits all..........................................$14.95 each 101st Airborne Division..........................#M650212AA 82nd Airborne Division............................#M650213AA Give ’em More Firepower Dean Cornwell. This replica of a poster created to motivate workers on the U.S. home front during World War II measures 24"x 18"....#M701120A $12.95 Parachute Rifle Company A Living Historian’s Introduction to the EW! Organization, Equipment, N Tactics and Techniques of the U.S. Army’s Elite Airborne Troops in Combat on the Western Front in World War II Ross. Filled with photographs of recreated battles, tactical maps, orders of battle, and tables of organization and equipment, this book offers a detailed look at the famed U.S. paratroopers of World War II. 208 pages, 100+ color and B&W photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 11", hardcover......................................#M100602C $49.95 Parachute Jump Wing Made by one of the same manufacturers that supplies the U.S. government, this full size, silver-plated parachute jump wing measures 1½" across and includes a pin back.....................................#M600108AA $9.95 The Green Devils German Paratrooper Elite 1933 to 1945 This 2-DVD collection – which includes German Paratrooper Elite 1933-1941 and German Paratrooper Elite 1942-1945 – follows the formation and evolution of Germany’s Green Devil paratroopers from pre-war days through their important role in the 1940 invasions of Denmark and Norway (Operation Weserubung), the famous 1941 invasion of Crete (Operation Mercury), and 1942-1945 ground operations on all fronts. B&W, 1 hr. 46 min............#MV50811C $24.95 Jump into Hell German Paratroopers in World War II Kurowski. This book examines the recruitment, organization, trainNEW! ing and combat of German paratroopers in World War II. You’ll follow them through combat drops in Denmark and Norway during the Blitzkrieg across Europe, the assault on the Belgian fortress of EbenEmael, the famous 1941 airborne operation over Crete, and operations as motorized infantry at Monte Cassino, in Normandy, and on the Eastern Front. 368 pages, 89 B&W photographs and 33 maps, 6"x 9", hardcover.....#M103910B $28.95 36 101st & 82nd Airborne Shirts These premium quality, 100% preshrunk cotton, black t-shirts feature a silkscreened insignia on the chest and, on the back, a large, headturning design. $ 82nd Airborne & 101st Paratroopers NEW! Descending Beautifully detailed and painted by hand, these sets of two, 1/30 scale, metal figures replicate 82nd Airborne and 101st Airborne paratroopers descending with fully-deployed canopies A B during the Normandy invasion of June 6, 1944. Each figure measures approximately 2½" tall........................$105 per set A: 82nd Airborne Paratroopers............#95654N B: 101st Airborne Paratroopers....................#95655N Back 19.95 each 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles Medium...........................#69550B Large..............................#69551B X-Large...........................#69552B XX-Large........................#69553B 82nd Airborne All-Americans Medium..........................#69554B Large..............................#69555B X-Large...........................#69556B XX-Large........................#69557B Full Victory – Nothing Else Back Fallschirmjäger Figure Replicating an elite 1st Fallschirmjäger Division paratrooper employed in the defense of Monte Cassino, Italy, in 1944, this fully articulated, 1/6 scale figure comes equipped with a detailed uniform, an M38 helmet, and front-laced Fallschirmjäger boots; realistic weapons, including a Maschinengewehr 42 with a saddle drum, a Fallschirmjägergewehr 42 rifle, and an S84/98 bayonet with a scabbard; plenty of equipment, including a Luftwaffe Y-harness and equipment belt and an FG 42 ban! W E N dolier; authentic insignia; and more. 12" tall.......................#M510984C $79.95 Junkers Ju 52/3M Model Special Purchase! Save 33% Replicating the threeengine troop/cargo transport and bomber – nicknamed “Iron Annie” – manufactured by Junkers from 1932-45, this 1/144 scale, die cast metal and plastic model features textured surfaces, clear plastic windows, rotating propellers, detailed landing gear, authentic Luftwaffe markings, and more. 7¾" wingspan; includes a display stand......#95210N Reg: $29.95 Now: $14.95 www.Militar yIssue.com Special Purchase!% Save 40 Replicating a 101st Airborne Division “Screaming Eagle,” this 1/6 scale, articulated figure is fully outfitted with a helmet, an olive drab uniform, two-buckle boots, a Thompson submachine gun and an M3 submachine gun, an M1911 pistol with a holster, a knife with a sheath, an equipment belt, a shovel and a canteen, and more. 12" tall.........#93849B Reg: $24.95 Now: $14.95 Autographed Photograph & Artifact NEW! Own a piece of U.S. history that will make a marvelous centerpiece to any World War II display! Signed by Staff Sergeant William “Wild Bill” Guarnere of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment’s famous “Easy Company,” this 9½"x 6½" photograph of Gen. Eisenhower giving the order of the day – “Full victory – nothing else” – to 101st Airborne Division paratroopers prior to the D-Day invasion is accompanied by an inert M1 bullet; is encased under glass in a handsome, 16"x 13" wood frame; and includes a certificate of authenticity........................#71497C $169 Double Feature The Dirty Dozen Special Purchase! Save 33% Enjoy an action-packed double feature with two 1980s spin-offs of the original 1967 World War II classic, The Dirty Dozen. In The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission, Major Wright (Telly Savalas) must pick 12 convicted army prisoners to lead an assault on a secret Nazi lab. In The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission, Savalas and a group of renegade soldiers attempt to thwart a Nazi scheme to establish a Fourth Reich. Both co-star Ernest Borgnine as Gen. Worden. 3 hrs. 20 min. total runtime.........#MV51175A Reg: $14.95 Now: $9.95 Fax: 651-635- 0700 Battle of the Bulge NEW! Man, Moment, Machine Patton and the Desperate Tank Attack Featuring computer-generated graphics, rare archival film footage and interviews with World War II historians, this documentary takes you back to the Battle of the Bulge in December, 1944, when Gen. George S. Patton’s skill as a strategist and the incredible power of the 37th Tank Battalion’s M4 Shermans brought relief to American troops encircled by the Germans in the Belgian crossroads town of Bastogne. Color and B&W, 50 minutes................................#MV50333D $24.95 Patton 360° The Complete Season One Through cutting-edge computer animation, rare archival footage, personal diary entries, and commentary from historians and veterans, this 3-DVD, 10-episode collection puts you Purchase the Set! in the middle of the battles fought by Gen. George S. Patton and the forces Save Over 85% he commanded during World War II! You’ll experience the invasions of North Africa and Sicily, the lightning-fasted armored charge across Europe, the Battle of the Bulge, and the final battles inside Germany. It’s a dramatic presentation like nothing you’ve seen before, so grab a helmet and prepare for action! Color and B&W, 7 hrs. 50 min. #MV50372A Separately: $249 Set: $34.95 Patton’s Photographs War As He Saw It Special Purchase! Hymel. Now, you can Save Over 50% view WWII throughthe eyes of one of America’s greatest commanders! Filled with photographs taken by Gen. George NEW! S. Patton, this book depicts GIs on the move, military bridges under construction, tanks slicing through the countryside, smashed German armor, prisoners of war, terrain from North Africa to Europe, and more. 172 pages, B&W photographs, 8¼"x 11", hardcover........#M104250N Reg: $21.95 Now: $9.95 Made of 100% General George pre-shrunk S. Patton cotton, this Shirt premium quality, Back olive drab t-shirt features three screen-printed images of Gen. George S. Patton on the front Medium........#M400694D $29.95 and, on Large...........#M400695D $29.95 the back, X-Large.......#M400696D $29.95 a listing XX-Large.....#M400697D $34.95 of Old Blood & Guts’ lifetime achievements. Battle of the Bulge 1/72 Scale Die Cast AFVs Wijers. Based on official U.S. Army documents and after-action reports as well as firsthand accounts from American and German soldiers, these heavily illustrated books examine the main thrust of the German offensive in the Battle of the NEW! Bulge and the American response. 6"x 9", softcover.........................$21.95 each Volume One: The Losheim Gap/Holding the Line – Examines how the U.S. Army brought the best of the German war machine – Sepp Dietrich’s Sixth SS Panzer Army, which included the 12th SS Panzer and 3rd Fallschirmjäger Divisions – to a halt after it had stormed through the Losheim Gap. 448 pages, 100 B&W photographs........#M103911B Volume Two: Hell at Bütgenbach/Seize the Bridges – Covers the against-all-odds actions of the U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division, which held out at Bütgenbach against constant attacks by the armored divisions of the 6th SS Panzer Army. Includes details on Jochen Peiper and the notorious Malmedy Massacre. 352 pages, 185 B&W photographs..........................#M103912B Made by Hobby Master, these 1/72 scale, die cast metal models of U.S. Army armored fighting vehicles feature textured surfaces, rotating turrets with elevating guns, separately applied plastic detail parts, realistic tracks or treaded tires, winter camouflage with A authentic markings, a removable display base with a clear protective cover, and more. A: M8 Light Armored Car Replicates an M8 6x6 armored car – of which Ford produced more B than 8,500 during WWII – employed by “C” Company, 2nd Cavalry Group (Mechanized), 3rd Army, in the Battle of the Bulge. 2¾" long.......#98322B $19.95 B: M24 Chaffee – Replicates an M24 C Chaffee employed by the 14th Cavalry Group’s 18th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron at Petit Tiers, Belgium, in 1945. 3" long............#98276B $19.95 C: M10 Tank Destroyer – This model of an M10 “Wolverine” employed by the 773rd Tank Destroyer Battalion against the 1st SS Panzer Division in January, 1945 – when the 773rd became the first battalion to break the 100 tanks destroyed mark – features a detailed fighting compartment with ammo rounds. 3¾" long.....#98226AA $24.95 Special Purchase! Save 50% Battle of the Bulge II Elsenborn Ridge This fun, easy-to-play World War II strategy game puts you in command of American or German forces engaged in fierce fighting on the north shoulder of the Battle of the Bulge! Includes 35 scenarios to th recreate actual battles, including the 7 Armored Division’s heroic stand at St. Vith and the destruction of the 1st SS Panzer Division; a playing board; 583 playing pieces representing American and Nazi tanks, infantry, artillery and aircraft; rules; and more. For 1-2 players.......................#69613C Reg: $39.95 Now: $19.95 WWII Battle of the Bulge With a star-studded cast that includes Henry Fonda, Robert Shaw, Charles Bronson and Telly Savalas, this spectacular recreation of the Battle of the Bulge follows the epic conflict from the perspectives of an American intelligence officer and a German Panzer commander. Includes “making of” featurettes and a theatrical trailer. Widescreen, Dolby Digital 5.1, 2 hrs. 50 min.............................#MV50127D $14.95 Battle of the Bulge Models & Figures Replicating American and German NEW! weapons and equipment used in the Battle of the Bulge, these finely detailed A and hand painted, 1/30 scale, polystone and metal models features textured surfaces, B a weathered paint scheme with authentic markings, and much more. A: M4 Sherman with Dozer Blade This model features a rotating turret with a 75mm gun, realisC tic suspension and tracks, and a metal commander figure. 8¼" long. #M510657N $219 D B: 15cm Howitzer Replicating a German howitzer, this model features movable limber arms, ammo rounds, and four metal figures. 10" long............#M510646N $229 C: Bergepanzer IV – Replicating a tank recovery vehicle built on the chassis of the Panzer IV, this model includes two metal engineer figures. 9¼" long...........................................#M510650N $249 D: German Scouting Party – This set of four metal figures is accurate right down to the steel helmets and winter uniforms. 2½" tall......#M510649N $119 M4(105) Sherman Die Cast Model NEW! Replicating a Sherman employed by HQ Company of the 15th Battalion, 6th Armored Division, in the LIMITED EDITION Houffalize municipality of Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge, this 1/48 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features a metal chassis and hull, a rotating metal turret with an elevating metal 105mm howitzer, separately applied plastic detail parts such as a .50 caliber Browning M2HB machine gun, realistic tracks, and a whitewash camouflage scheme with large tactical markings. 5" long; includes a removable display base.....................#98349A $31.95 Or der Toll Free: 800 -989-1945 37 WWII Easter n Front / Late-War Wea pons Battle in the Baltics 1944-45 The Battle for Warsaw The Fighting for Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia – NEW! A Photographic History Baxter. Filled with rare and never-before-published photographs, this heavily illustrated book chronicles the last frantic months of the Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS on the Eastern Front, where the remnants of Army Group North were driven back and fought to near extinction in the Baltics. 112 pages, 220 B&W photographs, 9"x 12", hardcover......................................#M101694B $59.95 Arado Ar 234C Blitz Model NEW! Replicating an Ar 234C Blitz (Lightning) reconnaissance bomber – the world’s first operational jet-powered bomber – flown by the Luftwaffe in the closing stages of World War II, this 1/72 scale, metal and plastic model features textured surfaces, prototypical engine nacelles, extended landing gear, authentic markings, and more. 8" wingspan; includes a display stand.....................#95206N $29.95 The Nazi Annihilation of Poland’s Historic Capital Through shocking archival footage and eyewitness accounts, this program examines the tragic 1944 Warsaw Uprising, in which the Polish Home Army attempted to liberate Warsaw from German occupation, more than 250,000 Poles lost their lives, and, following the Polish capitulation, the citizenry was expelled to a transit camp and the city was destroyed block by block. B&W and color, 1 hour..............................#MV51784B $19.95 Uprising Starring Hank Azaria, Leelee Sobieski, NEW! David Schwimmer, Jon Voight and Donald Sutherland, this film dramatizes the Warsaw Ghetto uprising of 1943, during which an underground group of young Polish Jews dared to defy the Nazis. Extras include the documentaries Resistance (about survivors of the uprising) and Breaking Down the Walls: The Road to Recreating the Warsaw Ghetto, audio commentary, and more. Dolby Digital 5.1, 2 hrs. 52 min.............................#MV51447D $19.95 Cossacks in the German Army 1941-1945 Newland. This book examines the Russian Cossack volunteers who saw their service to Nazi Germany in World War II not as treason to the motherland but as an episode in NEW! the ongoing struggle against communism. You’ll learn about their duties on the Russian Front and in the Balkans, their forced repatriation into Stalin’s Gulag at the hands of the western powers in 1945, and more. 218 pages, B&W photographs and illustrations, 6"x 9", softcover..............................................................................................#M102544E $46.95 Cossack Cavalry Figures ! NEW Over a million men with ancestral roots in the Soviet Union fought with the German armed forces in World War II. Of all eastern volunteers, the Cossacks – eager to fight communism – mustered the largest single concentration within the German Army. These amazingly detailed, 1/30 scale, A B C metal figures of soldiers from the 1st Cossack Cavalry Division, which served in the German Army on the Eastern Front, are hand painted and historically accurate right down to the realistic headgear, Nazi insignia, saddle gear, and weapons. Figures on horseback measure approximately 4" tall. A: Lt. Gen. Helmuth von Pannwitz A German officer who formed and led D E F the 1st Cossack Cavalry Division on the Eastern Front, von Pannwitz was popular among his Cossack volunteers.....#M511136N $32 B: Feldgendarmerie with Prisoner Includes two figures......................#M511128N $64 C: Mounted Officer.....................#M511129N $79 D: Mounted Soldier Holding Rifle............................#M511131N $79 E: Standing Soldier G H I with Horse...............................#M511133N $79 F: Mounted Soldier Holding Rifle.............................................................................................#M511132N $79 G: Mounted Scout......................................................................................................................#M511130N $79 H: Mounted Cossack Pointing...................................................................................................#M511134N $79 I: Non-Commissioned Officer...................................................................................................#M511135N $32 38 www.Militar yIssue.com V-1 Flying Bomb Employed by Germany in the late stages of World War II, V-1 flying bombs – also known as “Doodlebugs” or “Buzz Bombs” – were launched primarily toward London from ski jump-style launch sites along the French and Dutch coasts. Replicating one such Vergeltungswaffe 1, this finely detailed, 1/18 scale, plastic model features engraved panel lines, simulated rivets, a rotating spinner, and authentic markings. 17½" long; minor assembly required...................#90050C $29.95 Hitler’s Miracle Weapons NEW! Volume 3: From the ‘America Rocket’ to an Orbital Station Georg. A superb study of Germany's efforts to develop intercontinental weapons and the first space program, this volume examines whether the V2 was Hitler's final rocket, Germany's work on the intercontinental “America Rocket” and the plans to launch it against New York, sophisticated orbital craft, and more. 144 pages, 100 photographs and illustrations, 16 superb pages of color artwork, 9"x 12", hardcover.................#36082B $69.95 History Undercover The Nazi Plan to Bomb New York Special Purchase%! Save 20 This program exposes one of the most chilling of all Nazi plans to stave off defeat towards the end of World War II: the dropping of a radioactive bomb on New York City. You’ll learn of the race between three German engineers – including Wernher von Braun – to design a plane that could deliver the deadly payload; visit the secret labs and factories where the “Amerika Bombers” were being designed, tested and constructed at war’s end; and more. Color and B&W, 50 minutes.....#V9169C Reg: $24.95 Now: $19.95 Operation Crossbow Starring George Peppard and Sophia Loren, this 1965 spy thriller – based on the actual WWII Operation Crossbow – follows a team of Allied engineers who infiltrate an underground German rocket research site where Hitler’s long-range V-2 flying bomb is being developed. Includes the featurette, A Look Back at Crossbow. Widescreen, Dolby Digital 5.1, Rated PG-13. 1 hr. 55 min........#MV51407D $19.95 Images of America White Sands Missile Range Court. This photo-history examines the White Sands Missile Range in W! New Mexico, from the official flag NE raising in July, 1945, through the arrival soon after of captured German V-2 rockets, the work of Wernher von Braun and his fellow German scientists who launched America’s race to space, the firing of thousands of rockets and missiles on the range, and more. 128 pages, 225 B&W photographs, 6½"x 9¼", softcover............................................#18163B $21.95 Fax: 651-635- 0700 WWII T he Final Days Desperate Measures The Last-Ditch Weapons of the Nazi Volkssturm NEW! Weaver. Filled with many neverbefore-published photographs of original Volkssturm weapons, including prototypes and rare presentation examples, this heavily illustrated book examines the wide range of weapons used by the 6 million soldiers of the German “people’s army” hastily formed in the last months of World War II. 424 pages, 585 B&W and color photographs and illustrations, 8"x 11", hardcover.........#M104445D $69.95 Grenadier Figure To escape Allied bombs, the Nazis used slave labor to build huge underground labyrinths, planning to relocate up to 80 percent of its industrial plants and some of its major cities. This chilling documentary explores those secret facilities, revealing them through never-beforeseen wartime film footage and views of what they look like today. 1 hr. 44 min.....................#MV51321C $24.95 The Fall of Berlin Replicating an anti-tank soldier from the 257th Volksgrenadier-Division, which was forced back into Bavaria in 1945 after the failed Operation Nordwind offensive, this fully articulated, 1/6 scale figure comes equipped with an authentic uniform, an M35/40 helmet and ankle boots; realistic weapons, including a Kar98k rifle, two NEW! Panzerfaust 30 Klein anti-tank weapons with five rounds, and an S84/98 bayonet with a scabbard; plenty of equipment, including an entrenching tool, a mess kit and a Wehrmacht equipment belt; authentic insignia; and more. 12" tall........................#M510985D $79.95 This in-depth examination of the last moments of the Third Reich covers everything from the battle between the Luftwaffe and the Allied bombers above the city, to the final efforts of the Hitler Youth on the ground and the constantly approaching lines of the Red Army. Color and B&W, 1 hr. 15 min....................#MV50697C $14.95 Here Is Germany Filled with wartime footage NEW! and rare clips from German motion pictures, this 1945 American propaganda documentary – produced by Col. Frank Capra – examines Germany’s history of military aggression, why Germany started World War II, and what had to be done to keep it from “doing it again.” You’ll learn about historic leaders such as Frederick the Great, Otto von Bismarck and Kaiser Wilhelm II; view WWII concentration camp atrocities, Nazi rallies and soldiers, and leaders such as Hitler, Himmler and Goebbels; and much more. B&W, 50 minutes...........................#V8094AA $9.95 Allied Military Currency 1/2 Mark Note Now, you can own an authentic piece of World War II history! Printed in 1944 for use by Allied troops in Germany at the end of WWII, this genuine 1/2 Mark (50 Pfennig) note is in circulated condition and measures 3"x 2½"...........#68405AA $14.95 Hitler’s Last Days Bloody Streets The Soviet Assault on Berlin, April 1945 Hamilton. This lavishly illustrated book presents a day-by-day account of the brutal urban combat between Soviet and Germany forces during the Battle of Berlin (the largest urban assault in military history), from the launch of the Soviet offensive on April 16, 1945, NEW! through the encirclement of the city, the death of Adolf Hitler, and the fall of the Third Reich. 368 pages, 220 color photographs and 8 pages of color AFV profiles, 9"x 12", hardcover...................................#M101661B $89.95 KV-1 Heavy Tank Die Cast Model Replicating a KV-1 heavy tank employed by the Russian Army on the Eastern Front, this 1/32 scale, metal and plastic model features a rotating turret with an elevating 76.2mm gun, opening hatches and engine panels, removable log loads, working suspension and tracks, authentic markings with realistic weathering, a commander figure, plenty of battlefield accessories, and more. 8¼" long; includes a removable display base....................#93621D $54.95 King Tiger Model The Reich Underground NEW! Replicating a command version of the King Tiger Ausf.B tank employed on the Eastern Front, this 1/35 scale, plastic model features a rotating Henschel turret with an elevating 8.8cm KwK 43L/71 gun, opening hatches, a simulated anti-magnetic Zimmerit coating, a “star” radio antenna, separately applied detail parts, working suspension and realistic vinyl tracks, a weathered camouflage scheme with authentic 3/s.Pz.Abt.506 markings, and more. 11½" long; includes a removable display base.........#M901599D $79.95 An Eye-witness Account Boldt. Written by a young German cavalry officer who found himself on Reinhard Gehlen’s military intelligence staff in Berlin – where he attended daily briefing sessions with Hitler, generals and other leading members of the Nazi hierarchy such as Bormann, Goering and Goebbels – during World War II’s final months, this book provides a chilling, inside look at the collapse of the Nazi regime. 188 pages, 16 pages of photographs, 5"x 7¾", softcover...............#M101608B $12.95 Downfall This film chronicles the final 10 days of Hitler – masterfully portrayed by Bruno Ganz – in his concrete bunker beneath the Reich Chancellery in Berlin, placing you there with Eva Braun, Himmler, Goebbels, Speer, and others while the bunker becomes increasingly claustrophobic and deadly as the cast of characters realizes the Third Reich has ended. Widescreen, German with English subtitles, Rated R. 2 hrs. 35 min..................#MV50213D $14.95 V-E Day Newspaper This reproduction of the Norfolk LedgerDispatch from May 7, 1945, takes you back to that glorious day when Germany surrendered unconditionally. You’ll see a photograph of German generals surrendering to Field Marshal Montgomery, enjoy a special section on Vice Admiral Mitscher leading the ongoing charge in the Pacific, and even see a page on “Battle Trophies” brought home by victorious Americans. 20 pages, 17"x 22½".................................#68154AA $6.95 1945 Victory Coin and Stamp Collection Celebrating America’s victory in WWII, this stunning collection features a 1945 Walking Liberty .900 silver half dollar along with a 1945 3-cent U.S. Army stamp (first issued September 28, 1945) and a 1945 3-cent U.S. Navy stamp (first issued October 27, 1945). Includes a handsome, plastic display case and a certificate of authenticity.................#63205C $29.95 G.I. Collector’s Guides Enjames. Through rare archival photographs and contemporary images of objects from seldomseen private collections, these lavishly illustrated books examine the uniforms, insignia, badges, weapons and equipment used by U.S. Army solNEW! diers in World War II’s European Theater of Operations. Color and B&W photographs and illustrations, 9"x 12½", hardcover......................$64.95 each Volume 1 – 282 pages...............................#M101685B Volume 2 – 276 pages...............................#M101686B Nazi Hunters EW! NE The True Hunt for Hitler’s Henchmen Featuring never-before-seen interviews and rare archival footage, this gripping documentary recounts the long search – conducted by Austrian death camp survivor Simon Wiesenthal and the German/French couple Beate and Serge Klarsfeld – to find Adolf Eichmann (the “architect of the Holocaust”), Josef Mengele (the “angel of death”) and other Nazi criminals hiding in Europe, the United States, the Middle East and South America. Color and B&W, 1 hr. 29 min.....#MV50852A $14.95 Or der Toll Free: 800 -989-1945 39 WWII Modeling Monogram Models Battlefield Diorama Accessories Enhance your battlefield diorama with these hand painted, 1/30 scale, cast resin models! Each is made in the USA and arrives ready to display. Concrete Dragon’s NEW! Teeth Dragon’s teeth fortifications were used to impede the progress of mechanized armies, particularly on the Siegfried Line. This set includes three dragon’s teeth, each measuring 1½" tall with a 1"x 1" footprint...........................................#M517000C $12.95 Rommel’s Asparagus Designed to damage NEW! landing gliders, the wooden logs driven into open fields along the Normandy coast were known as “Rommel’s Asparagus” (Rommelspargel). This set includes three Rommelspargel, each measuring 2¼" tall with a 1¾"x 1" footprint.......................................#M517001C $9.95 NEW! Dead Horse 1" tall with a 6"x 3½" footprint.....#M517026C $14.95 Plank Barrier 2½" tall with a 5½"x 1¾" footprint. #M517027C $12.95 NEW! Sandbagged Log Fortification 1½" tall with a 4¾"x 2¾" footprint.....#M517011C $14.95 NEW! Stone Wall Corner 2" tall with a 2¼"x 1½" footprint. #M517006C $9.95 $ These newly re-issued editions of famous, 1/24 scale, plastic kits designed by Tom Daniel are just like the ones from the late 1960s and early 1970s! Skill level 2, assembly required. Straight Stone Wall 2" tall with a 5"x ½" footprint..........................#M517007C $12.95 Battle-Damaged Stone Wall 2" tall with a 4¾"x 1¾" footprint.....#M517004C $12.95 Battle-Damaged Brick Entryway 5¼" tall with a 9¼"x 3¾" footprint. #M517018C $29.95 Debris Pile 1½" tall with a 6¾"x 3" footprint...........#M517016C $24.95 BattleDamaged Building 8¼" tall with a 16"x 4½" footprint. #M517019C Tom Daniel Kits NEW! NEW! NEW! Rommel’s Rod Features a Mercedes front and a halftrack rear, clear windshields, a swivel-mounted machine gun, a supercharged Mercedes engine, vinyl tires, decals with World War II-style markings, and skeleton driver and Rommel figures. 9" long; 71 parts....................#83671C $19.95 NEW! Circus Wagon Features a dragon in an old-time circus NEW! animal wagon, a custom V-8 engine with calliope injection stacks and finned rocker covers, a monkey hood ornament, a tiger tail shifter, a circus hoop windshield, and wide ovals and slicks. 6¼" long; 72 parts.........#R86139C $19.95 Display Case Showcase and protect your kits and models with this attractive case. Includes a crystal clear plastic cover on a black plastic Model base with a raised not included. tile pattern. $ 12¼"x 10¾"x 5¼"..................................#8992C 19.95 NEW! 69.95 Turntables NEW! Wood Crates with Handles This set includes three crates, each ½" tall with a ¾"x ½" footprint. #M517021B $9.95 40 Graham. Monogram’s plastic kits have captured the imaginations of hobbyists everywhere since the company’s founding in the 1940s. Here, thousands of those kits made between 1945 and 1986 are described in detail, shown in more than 300 beautiful NEW! color photographs, and given their collector’s value. Includes interviews with company executives, designers and model sculptors, box artists… even salesmen who put the kits on store shelves. A magnificent reference! 172 pages, 8½"x 11", softcover............................................#21084C $29.95 Ammunition Crate Set This set NEW! includes three ammunition crates, each measuring approximately ½" tall with a 1½"x ½" footprint. #M517023B $9.95 Lamppost Set This set includes three metal lampposts, each measuring 6" tall with a 1¼" diameter base..........#M517028C $24.95 www.Militar yIssue.com These turntables, with their adjustable rotation speeds, are an innovative and sophisticated way to display your favorite models. 7" Diameter – Can handle a load of up to 4.4 lbs. and is able to operate continuously for up to one month on two “C” batteries.........#92076B $19.95 3¼" Diameter – Ideal for a 1/72 scale model, this turntable can handle a load of up to one-third of a pound and is able to operate continuously for 3-6 months on a single AA battery.............#92077B $9.95 Fax: 651-635- 0700 WWII U.S . Navy World War II Merchant Marine Service Medals United States Merchant Marine Flag This polyester reproduction of the official U.S. Merchant Marine flag includes reinforced edging and brass lugs. 5'x 3'..................#M650592AA $12.95 The Liberty Ships from A (A.B. Hammond) to Z (Zona Gale) Jaffe. Liberty ships were the backbone of the Allied supply lines in World War II, transporting millions of tons of war materiel to battlefields around the world. This wonderfully illustrated book presents the complete history of the Liberty ships and covers each ship in detail, including chapters on the two Liberty ship museums. 736 pages, 400+ photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 11", hardcover......#M103245C $165 Action in the South Atlantic The Sinking of the German Raider Stier by the Liberty Ship Stephen Hopkins Reminick. This book recounts one of the most remarkable sea battles of World War II, in which a lone American Liberty freighter – equipped with one World War I-era cannon and a few machine guns – destroyed a heavily-armed German warship and damaged a second in a fierce 22-minute battle. 320 pages, 100+ photographs and illustrations, 6"x 9", hardcover...........................#M103243C $29.95 Nimitz B C D Identical to those A awarded to Merchant Marine officers and crews for their service aboard U.S. flag vessels, these medals are made by the same manufacturer that supplies the U.S. government and include a pin back broach, a fine ribbon bar, and a display case..............$29.95 each A: Defense Medal – Authorized in 1944 to recognize service between September 8, 1939, and December 6, 1941...............................#M600382C B: Atlantic War Zone Medal – Authorized in 1943 to recognize service in the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, Barents Sea and Greenland Sea between December 7, 1941, and November 8, 1945......................................#M600386C C: Pacific War Zone Medal – Authorized in 1943 to recognize service in the Pacific and Indian Oceans between December 7, 1941, and November 8, 1945......................................#M600384C D: Mediterranean-Middle East War Zone Medal Authorized in 1943 to recognize service in the Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean between December 7, 1941, and November 8, 1945...............................#M600385C Blood Alley & The Sea Chase Double Feature You’ll get a double dose of “The Duke” in this dynamic double feature from 1955! John Wayne and Lauren Bacall brave dangerous waters and pursuing soldiers as Wayne, a merchant marine captain, steers Chinese refugees to safety in Blood Alley. Another female movie legend – Lana Turner – teams with Wayne in the searchand-destroy adventure The Sea Chase, in which Wayne plays a renegade commander of a German freighter trapped in perilous circumstances at the outbreak of World War II. Color, 3 hrs. 52 min. total runtime......#MV50230C $14.95 S.S. John W. Brown Kit Replicating one of the two surviving fully operational Liberty Ships preserved in the U.S. – the S.S. John W. Brown, which was launched in 1942 – this 1/350 scale, plastic kit features a choice of waterline or full hull configurations; an intricate superstructure; a detailed deck with railings molded in place; realistic cargo bay hatches and vent stacks; lifeboats, deck armament and cargo cranes; authentic markings; a display stand; and more. 15" long; 349 parts, assembly required.......#M800290D $49.95 Images of America The Brooklyn & Charleston Navy Yards Filled with rare archival photographs and detailed captions, these books examine the fascinating history of two of America’s most famous navy yards. 128 pages, approximately 200 B&W photographs, 6½"x 9¼", softcover......................................$21.95 each The Brooklyn Navy Yard – Berner. One of the U.S. Navy’s major shipbuilding and repair yards, the Brooklyn Navy Yard produced more than 80 warships, including the Monitor, the Maine, the Arizona and the Missouri. This book examines the yard from its 1801 opening through World War II (when it employed some 70,000 people) and its 1966 closure..............................................................................................................#M103980B NEW! NEW! The Charlestown Navy Yard – Bither. Examine Charlestown Navy Yard (which, founded in 1800, was one of the first military shipyards in the U.S.), from the late 19th through the 20th century. You’ll see the dramatic changes that took place during the transition from wood to steel ships; the two historic ships berthed at the yard: the wooden-hulled, three-masted USS Constitution (the oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat in the world) and the World War II destroyer USS Cassin Young; and more.........................................................................#M103993B Potter. This award-winning biography of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz – who rose from a poverty-stricken childhood in Texas to become commander-in-chief of the Pacific Fleet in World War II – presents insights into his decisions as the principal architect of the Japanese defeat as well as his candid opinions on leaders such as Halsey, Kimmel, King, Spruance, MacArthur, Forrestal, Roosevelt, and Truman. 544 pages, 44 B&W photographs and illustrations, 6¾"x 10", softcover....#M101759C $29.95 Admiral Chester Nimitz NEW! Thunder of the Pacific This program takes an in-depth look at the life of Admiral Chester Nimitz, who, as commander-in-chief of the Pacific Fleet during World War II, played a cautionary hand until the U.S. Navy was fully prepared to take the offensive, developed the successful island-hopping strategy, and accepted the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri in 1945. Color and B&W, 50 minutes................................#MV50379A $24.95 Victory at Sea Over 11 Hours! The Legendary World War II Documentary Arguably the most influential documentary in history, this 26-episode series was culled from 13,000 hours of footage shot by the U.S., British, German and Japanese navies during World War II. Originally broadcast in 1952 and narrated by Leonard Graves with a score by Richard Rodgers, this series presents every major naval engagement of World War II – from German U-boat “wolf packs” to the epic battles at Iwo Jima and Okinawa – through some of the most riveting combat footage ever shot. Color and B&W, over 11 hours on 2 DVDs.......................#V9335A $14.95 Genuine U.S. Military Watch Caps Made to Department of Defense specifications, these 100% wool watchman’s caps are the same as those issued by the U.S. military. Made in the USA; one size fits all............$9.95 each U.S. Navy (Navy Blue)....#M401491AA U.S. Navy (Black)...........#M401493AA U.S. Army (Olive Drab)...#M401492AA 1942 USN Mark 1 Knife Beautifully crafted by the same manufacturer as the original, this top quality reproduction features a high carbon steel blade, U.S. Navy markings, a leather sheath with a lanyard hole and a nylon cord, a replica of a standard issue cardboard box with government markings, and more. 10¼" long.....................#M650640C $49.95 World War II Replica Compass Made of brass, this premium quality reproduction of a U.S. World War II compass features a metal dry card dial with an etched design, a duo-tone bronze finish, ! W NE and more. 2¼" diameter...#M600407C $29.95 Or der Toll Free: 800 -989-1945 41 WWII U.S . Navy ShipCraft Vol. 13: “A Beautiful NEW! View!” Metal Sign New Orleans Class Cruisers NEW! Abbey. This wonderfully illustrated volume presents everything you need to know to model the seven heavy cruisers of the New Orleans class, which, built in the 1930s, were the last of the “treaty cruisers” confined to the specifications of the Washington Naval Treaty. Includes a summary of their design history and careers, modifications details, a color paint scheme reference, a photo gallery of outstanding models, kit reviews, and more. 64 pages, 150+ color and B&W photographs and illustrations, 11½"x 8¼", softcover.......................................#M104491B $23.95 Featuring the majestic PBY Catalina with a lovely young lady inspired by classic WWII nose art, this 24-gauge steel sign is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 18"x 12"; includes mounting holes.................#66199AA $19.95 NEW! USS San Francisco CA-38 Heavy Cruiser Kit Battleships of World War II PBY-5A Catalina Die Cast Model Replicating a PBY-5A Catalina flown by U.S. Navy patrol squadron VP-54, the “Black Cats,” during nighttime operations flown from Henderson Field, Guadalcanal, in 1943, this amazingly detailed, 1/48 scale, die cast model features engraved panel lines, a prototypical parasol wing with movable floats, realistic waist gun blisters, rotating propellers, authentic markings, and more. 26" wingspan.........................................#94350N $175 Kit NEW! USS Massachusetts BB-59 Replicating the Hore. This illustrated history presents a country-by-country directory of WWII battleships, covering the most important and powerful classes as well as battlecruisers and pocket battleships with extensive data for each, including class, launch date, dimensions, displacement, armament, power output, performance and complement. 96 pages, 200 B&W and color photographs, 9"x 11¾", softcover........................#M102179A $14.95 USS Massachusetts (BB-59), a South Dakota-class battleship that is believed to have New Tooling! fired the U.S. Navy’s first and last 16-inch shells of World War II, this newly tooled, 1/700 scale, plastic kit features a choice of full hull or waterline construction, a detailed superstructure and deck, realistic armament, two OS2U-1 seaplanes, authentic markings, a display stand with a nameplate, and more. 11¾" long; 378 parts, assembly required.......#M800327C $39.95 Battleship Shirt This irresistible, genuine Hawaiian shirt features American battleships set against a medium blue watery backdrop that includes the islands themselves – palm trees and all! Made in Hawaii of a fine, washable, cotton/rayon blend. 42 Replicating a gull-wing, twinNEW! engine Martin PBM Mariner (a U.S. Navy patrol-bomber flying boat of the WWII and early Cold War eras), this 1/144 scale, die cast metal and plastic model features textured surfaces, glazed windows, rotating propellers, wing-mounted landing floats, a prototypical twin tail, authentic markings, and more. 9¾" wingspan; includes a display stand...........#95220N $29.95 Essex Class Aircraft Carriers of the Second World War 20" Long! Replicating the USS San Francisco (CA-38) – a New Orleansclass heavy cruiser that earned seventeen Battle Stars in World War II – as she fought at the Battle of Guadalcanal in November, 1942, this 1/350 scale, plastic kit features an exquisitely detailed superstructure, a fully outfitted deck, scout planes, authentic 1942 markings, a display stand with a nameplate, and more. 20" long; 263 parts, assembly required........#M800258D $64.95 PBM Mariner Die Cast Model NEW! Backer. This wonderfully illustrated volume provides you with everything you need to know to model the legendary Essex-class carriers, which could carry up to 100 aircraft and spearheaded the Fast Carrier Task Forces for most of the Pacific War. Includes a summary of their design history and careers, a color paint scheme reference, a photo gallery of outstanding models, critical reviews of available kits, and more. 64 pages, color & B&W photographs and illustrations, 8¼"x 11½", softcover.......#M104487B $21.95 USS Lexington CV-16 Kit Replicating the legendary Essex-class carrier USS Lexington NEW! (CV-16), the “Blue Ghost,” this 1/700 scale, plastic kit – which can be built in a waterline or full hull configuration – features finely molded superstructure parts; transparent flight and hangar decks that reveal interior details; optional-position hull-side doors and flight deck elevators; precision-tooled whip antennas; photo-etched detail parts; SB2C Helldivers, F6F Hellcats and TBF Avengers; a display stand; a bonus tugboat; and more. 15½" long; assembly required..............................................#92824D $39.95 The Philadelphia Experiment In this 1984 science-fiction thriller, a top-secret experiment to make U.S. Navy ships invisible to enemy radar is underway at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in 1943. But when something Special goes horribly wrong, the destroyer Purchase! escort USS Eldridge (DE-173) disappears Save 33% and two sailors are mysteriously transported 41 years into the future. Can one of the men save the future by returning to the past? Widescreen, Dolby Digital 5.1, Rated PG. 1 hr. 42 min. #MV51829D Reg: $14.95 Now: $9.95 The Truth About the NEW! Philadelphia Experiment USS Massachusetts (BB-59) Medium.....#69017C $39.95 Large.........#69018C $39.95 X-Large.....#69019C $39.95 XX-Large...#69020C $44.95 Carl G. Evers. Accompanied by two destroyers, the battleship USS Massachusetts (BB-59) – which, nicknamed “Big Mamie,” exchanged shots with the Vichy French battleship Jean Bart during Operation Torch before being transferred to the Pacific Fleet in 1943 – sails through Pacific waters during World War II. 29"x 23".............................................#74830N $24.95 www.Militar yIssue.com Was the USS Eldridge made invisible during a secret World War II experiment? Did the U.S. government conduct other experiments in time travel, mind control, remote viewing and psychic warfare? This fascinating documentary introduces you to three survivors of U.S. government experiments who bring you mind-blowing stories that many believe are frighteningly true. 3 hours.............................#MV50812C $24.95 Fax: 651-635- 0700 Patrol Boats / Submarines ELCO 80 PT Boat on Deck Doyle. Built by Electric Launch Company (ELCO) during World War II, the 80foot wooden patrol torpedo boat could, by the end of the war, deliver the same firepower as an early-war destroyer. This heavily illustrated book examines those PT boats in fascinating detail, showing you the sole surviving intact example – PT-617, a PT-565 class vessel – and much more. 80 pages, 205 color and B&W photographs, detailed line art and color profiles, 11"x 8¼", softcover......#30282A $18.95 PT Boat Framed Photograph This archival photograph of a torpedo boat skimming across smooth Pacific waters wonderfully captures the uneasy calm before the battle storm that typified life aboard a PT boat in World War II. Photograph measures 9¼"x 6¾" and comes encased in an 11½"x 9" frame that includes a mounting hook.............#M700578C $29.95 PT 109 Kit PT 109, immortalized as the boat commanded by John F. Kennedy, was powered by three twelve-cylinder Packard engines and equipped with four torpedo tubes, machine guns, and an anti-aircraft gun. This highly detailed, 1/72 scale, plastic kit features all of that armament plus a life raft, four crew figures, drive shafts with propellers and rudders, waterslide decals, a display stand and more. 13" long; 83 parts, skill level 2....................#M800211B $17.95 Devil Boat The Saga of PT 658 Known as the Mosquito Fleet, small, fast and heavily armed PT boats did much to turn the tide in the Pacific Theater of World War II. Now, this program takes you on an up-close-andpersonal journey into the history of PT boats, showing you rare archival footage of their development and deployment as it relays the experiences of PT boat veterans and follows a group attempting to restore a PT boat to its original state. Color and B&W, 1 hr. 6 min.............#V9275C $7.95 They Were Expendable Based on the real life heroics of Lts. John Bulkeley and Robert Kelly, this 1945 movie – starring Robert Montgomery and John Wayne and directed by John Ford – depicts the defense of the Philippines by American PT boats following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Montgomery was himself a PT boat commander and a Bronze Star recipient. B&W, 2 hrs. 15 min.............................#MV50767C $12.95 The Luck of the Draw The Memoir of a World War II Submariner, From Savo Island to the Silent Service Special Ruiz. This book recounts the Purchase! World War II experiences of a Save 60% U.S. Naval Academy graduate who served on the heavy cruiser USS Vincennes (CA-44) – which was sunk off Savo Island as the Marines were landing on Guadalcanal – before volunteering for duty on the USS Pollack (SS-180) Porpoise-class submarine. 304 pages, 20 B&W photographs and illustrations, 6"x 9¼", hardcover......#M100227AA Reg: $24.95 Now: $9.95 Special Purcha Submarines se! The Silent Service in WWII Save 20% These five U.S. Navy films feature more than 25 submarines! You’ll view a full-color film showcasing the U.S.’ capabilities in the Pacific war; the recovery of the USS Squalus and its crew after a diving accident; color footage of fleet boats entering Japanese home waters, sinking everything in sight; the capture of the Nazi U-505; and post-war developments such as the launch of the first nuclear-powered submarine. B&W and color, 1 hr. 30 min. #MV51014C Reg: $24.95 Now: $19.95 Special Purchase! Save 33% WWII On Deck USS Pampanito Stern. This lavishly illustrated book examines the USS Pampanito (SS-383), a Balao-class submarine, from her late 1943 commission through her completion of six Pacific Theater patrols in World War II, her service as a Naval Reserve training ship, and her current role as a National Historic Landmark floating museum docked at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf. 80 pages; 265 photos, color profiles and line drawings; 11"x 8¼"; softcover....#M102069A $18.95 Replicating the USS Balao (SS-285) – A which, B launched in 1942 as the lead ship of her class, earned nine Battle Stars during World War II – in her 1943 and 1944 configurations, these 1/700 scale, plastic models are hand assembled and painted and feature authentic markings. 5¼" long..................$16.95 each A: 1943......#M900438B B: 1944......#M900439B USS Balao Models Run Silent, Run Deep “Severely, nail-bitingly tense.” – The New York Times. Based on the best-selling novel by WWII submarine commander Edward L. Beach, Jr., this 1958 adventure-thriller stars Clark Gable as a submarine commander who, having been saddled with a desk job after his previous vessel was destroyed, seeks revenge against the Japanese destroyer that sank his sub. Burt Lancaster co-stars as Gable’s vigilant executive officer. Widescreen, B&W, 1 hr. 33 min. #MV50214AA Reg: $14.95 Now: $9.95 United States Submarine Losses in World War II This reproduction of a book originally printed in 1946 memorializes and chronicles the gallantry of the 374 officers and 3,131 submariners who, before being lost at sea between 1941 and 1945, played a critical role in decimating Japan’s merchant fleet. 266 pages, B&W photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 11", softcover....#M103618C $29.95 USS Balao (SS-285) Cutaway This handmade, 3-D wooden display featuring six layers of intricate detail – skillfully cut from basswood, mounted to a matte board with a hardwood frame and protected with glass – showcases the inner workings of the lead ship of the U.S. Navy’s Balao class submarine, which received nine battle stars for her World War II service. 22½"x 8½".......................................#M701206C $259 Submarine Gauge Coaster Set Set your course for fun with this set of four neoprene coasters depicting World War II submarine gauges! You get a knot meter, an engine repeater, a deep depth gauge and a shallow depth gauge, each 4" in diameter...........#M601120A $12.95 Over 4-Feet Long! Gato Class Submarine Kit The state-of-the-art in World War II submarines is now available in a state-of-the-art kit! Measuring a full 52" long, this 1/72 scale, plastic replica features simulated hull panels; a realistic conning tower; a detailed deck with machine guns, railings and cleats; markings for four different boats; a display stand and more. 264 parts, skill level 3......#M800204B $99.95 Or der Toll Free: 800 -989-1945 43 WWII Ja pan Special Purchase! Save 50% NEW! Second World War at Sea Strike South Japan Invades the South Seas, 1941-42 Desperate for natural resources, Imperial Japan invaded the American, Dutch and British colonies of southeast Asia in late 1941. In this thrilling board game, you’ll recreate that show-down for the key oilproducing centers as the Allies try to halt the dominating Japanese “strike south.” You get 16 scenarios to recreate historical missions, two 34"x 22" operational maps, 420 playing pieces, a rule book, and more. For 1-2 players...#69624C Reg: $59.95 Now: $29.95 Japanese Destroyer Captain Pearl Harbor, Guadalcanal, Midway – The Great Naval Battles as Seen Through Japanese Eyes Hara. Known throughout Japan as “the unsinkable captain” of WWII, Tameichi Hara became a hero of the Imperial Japanese Navy due to his skilled and aggressive destroyer tactics. Originally published in 1961, this memoir covers the great naval battles of the Pacific War, including Pearl Harbor, Coral Sea, Midway, Guadalcanal, Leyte Gulf and Okinawa. 288 pages, 6"x 9", hardcover........#M101726C $26.95 I-400 Japan’s Secret Air Strike Submarine Sakaida, Nila & Takaki. Based on years of research, including interviews with pilots slated to fly the I-400’s floatplanes against American cities and the Panama Canal, this book reveals Japan’s “super submarine”. You’ll read longkept secrets about the submarine and its mission and see hundreds of astonishing photos, many previously unpublished, of the I-400 and its underwater hangar and aircraft. 144 pages, 215 B&W and color photographs, 9"x 12", hardcover..........#11156B $49.95 Sen Toku I-400 Submarine Special Edition Kit Sinking the Supership The True Story of the Battleship Yamato At nearly twice the size of her American counterparts, Japan’s “Yamato” was the biggest battleship ever built. But in April, 1945, when she was sent on a suicide mission to defend Okinawa, a massive American aerial attack sunk the battleship with nearly 3,000 souls aboard. Here, you’ll accompany an international team of experts exploring the Yamato’s watery grave to unlock the secrets of her design and final mission, and hear from two Japanese survivors of the sinking who help reconstruct the supership’s final hours. Color and B&W, widescreen, Dolby stereo; 56 minutes...............#V9405A $19.95 WWII-Era Japanese Military Note Now, you can own an authentic artifact from World War II-era Japan! This genuine, 5 yen military note – issued between 1938 and 1944 for use in areas the Japanese military occupied in China – features a portrait of Japanese politician and scholar Sugawara Michizane, an image of the Kitano Shrine, and a Hiragana overprint hand stamp....................#M650515AA $9.95 Arisaka Type 30 Bayonet Last Voyage of the Yamato This replica of the bayonet carried by Japanese troops from 1897 through World War II features a steel blade with a blood groove and wood grips. 20½" long; includes a sheath....................#M600207B $49.95 Stan Stokes. The huge Japanese battleship LIMITED EDITION Yamato, on a suicide mission to Okinawa late in the war, is attacked by hundreds of aircraft, including these Avengers from the USS Yorktown. 16"x 11½" print is signed and numbered by the artist......................#7880AA $39.95 NEW! IJN Battleship Yamato Kit Replicating the Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Yamato as she appeared when sunk during Operation Ten-Go (the last major Japanese naval operation in the Pacific Theater of World War II), this newly tooled, 1/500 scale, plastic kit is a real beauty! You get textured surfaces; a finely detailed superstructure; realistic armament, including nine turned brass gun barrels (for the massive 46cm main guns) and 25mm anti-aircraft guns with hollow muzzles; clear parts for the scout floatplanes and bridge; authentic markings; a display stand; and much more. 21" long; skill level 5...................#83734D $199 WWII Japanese Infantry Figures Replicating Japanese soldiers in fierce combat, this set of eight handpainted, 1/32 scale, plastic figures features realistic weapons and uniforms and even includes a “Rising Sun” flag. Standing figures measure approximately 2¼" tall...#M510901B $21.95 Orders and Medals of Japan and Associated States Peterson. This lavishly illustrated book – now in its 3rd printing – meticulously examines the history of Japanese orders, medals and decorations, showing you national orders, war and commemorative medals, merit medals, associated state (Korea and Manchukuo) medals, Red Cross medals, and military badges. 178 pages, B&W and color photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover...............#10307D $34.95 Imperial Japanese Badges A B C LIMITED EDITION ShipCraft Vol. 14: Replicating the first of three I-400 class submarine aircraft carriers, which were equipped with catapults to launch Aichi M6A Seiran floatplanes, this 1/350 scale, plastic kit beautifully recreates the largest submarine of World War II. It features a two-piece hull, a detailed bridge deck, transparent aircraft hangar parts, aircraft you build with extended or folded wings, four metal Type 95 torpedoes, plenty of photo-etched detail parts, metal drive shafts, 48 crew figures, a weighted display base, and more. 13¼" long; assembly required.............................................#83202B $94.95 44 Yamato Class Battleships Abbey. This wonderfully illustrated volume presents everything you need to know to model the Imperial Japanese Navy’s NEW! Yamato class battleships, the Yamato and Musashi, which were the largest battleships the world has ever seen. Includes a summary of their design history and careers, modifications details, a color paint scheme reference, a photo gallery of outstanding models, kit reviews, and more. 64 pages, 125+ color and B&W photographs and illustrations, 8¼"x 11½", softcover..........................#12152B $23.95 www.Militar yIssue.com These full-size, metal reproductions of Imperial Japanese badges include a pin back..........$16.95 each A: Army Pilot Badge – Issued from 1913 through 1945. 1¼"x 1½".................................................#65286D B: Army Officer Badge – Awarded to graduates of the Imperial Army Staff College. 1½"x 1¾"...........................................................#65287D C: Submarine Proficiency Badge Measures 1½"x 1½".........................................#65288D Fax: 651-635- 0700 WWII War in the Pacific The Pacific Hell Was an Ocean Away NEW! Ambrose. This riveting book reveals the intertwined odysseys of four U.S. Marines and a U.S. Navy carrier pilot during WWII, from America’s retreat from China in late November, 1941, through the debacle in Bataan, the miracle at Midway, the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot, the Battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, and the triumphant, yet uneasy, return home of the survivors. 512 pages, 6½"x 9¼", hardcover..................#M101327C $26.95 Gen. Douglas MacArthur Figure “In war, there is no substitute for victory.” – General of the Army, Douglas MacArthur. This hand painted, Special Purchase! 1/6 scale, resin figure of Gen. MacArthur – the Supreme Allied Save $40 Commander in the Philippines – measures 12" tall including the pedestal and solid wood base. #M510274C Reg: $139 Now: $99 LIMITED EDITION U.S. Army Officer’s Visor Cap This premium quality replica of a WWII U.S. Army officer’s cap features a whipcord wool top, a gold-tone finish on the metal eagle insignia and side buttons, a leather visor and chinstrap, a ribbed mohair cap band, a leather sweatband, authentic manufacturer markings, and more..................$119 each Olive Drab Khaki Size 7..........#M650862C Size 7............#M650866C Size 7¼.......#M650863C Size 7¼ ........#M650867C Size 7½.......#M650864C Size 7½ ........#M650868C Size 7¾.......#M650865C Size 7¾ ........#M650869C Surrender – Hell! Silver Star ! NEW ! Instituted in 1932, the Silver Star – the third-highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of any branch of the U.S. armed forces – is awarded for gallantry in action against an enemy of the U.S. Made by the same manufacturer that supplies the U.S. government, this full-size reproduction includes a pin-back broach, a ribbon bar, a lapel pin, and a display case. Medal has a 1½" diameter.............#M650787C $39.95 The Coral Sea 1942 475th Fighter Group NEW! Stanaway. The 475th Fighter Group was the fastest scoring group in the Pacific, achieving a final total of some 550 aerial victories and counting the leading American aces of all time – Dick Bong and Tom McGuire – amongst its members. This book details all the top pilots of the group, the planes they flew, and the campaigns and battles in which they fought. 128 pages, 120 B&W photographs, 36 color profiles, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover....................................#15408B $22.95 During P-38 “Putt Putt Maru” WWII, the Model th NEW! 475 Fighter Group was the bestknown P-38 Lightning group in the 34" Wingspan! Pacific Theater, with top-scoring aces Richard Bong (40 victories) and Thomas McGuire (38) and commanding officer Charles MacDonald (27) among its members. Replicating MacDonald’s “Putt Putt Maru,” this 1/18 scale, plastic model features recessed panel lines and simulated rivets, a detailed cockpit with an opening canopy, realistic missiles and launch tubes, retractable landing gear, and more. 34" wingspan......#99029D $99.95 ! NEW The First Carrier Battle Stille. With newly discovered information and numerous period photographs, this book examines the May, 1942, Battle of the Coral Sea, which, as the first naval battle in which enemy fleets never came within sight of one another, proved to be an important strategic victory for the Allies despite the loss of one carrier and the severe damage inflicted on another. 96 pages, B&W photographs and color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover...................................#15016B $19.95 USS New Orleans (CA-32) Kit Uncommon Valor This comprehensive, 2-disc program covers the six divisions of U.S. Marines that fought in the Pacific theater of World War II. You'll follow their heroic exploits from the Japanese attack on Guam through the battles of Midway and Guadalcanal, the capture of Saipan, which placed B-29 bombers within range of Japan, and the battles for the Japanese homeland islands of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. B&W and color, 4 hours..............#MV50599C $9.95 Aviation Elite Units 23: NEW! This 1959 adventure chronicles the true-life, WWII exploits of U.S. Army Lt. Donald Blackburn, a Silver Star recipient who avoids capture by the Japanese in the Philippines by venturing far into the unforgiving jungle, organizes a platoon of Filipino natives (including headhunters), and leads a campaign of guerilla warfare against the occupying Japanese. Widescreen, color, Dolby Digital, 1 hr. 25 min. Extras include John Ford’s This is Korea! (1951, color), John Huston’s The Battle of San Pietro (1945, B&W), and The Stillwell Road (1945, B&W), which is narrated by Ronald Reagan...#MV51513D $14.95 Replicating the USS New Orleans (CA-32) – the lead ship of her class – heavy cruiser as she appeared in the Battle of the Coral Sea and the Battle of Midway in 1942, this 1/700 scale, plastic kit features a choice of full hull or waterline configurations, a detailed main deck and superstructure, realistic guns, two floatplanes, authentic markings, a display stand with a nameplate, and more. 10" long; 304 parts, assembly required....................................#92796C $39.95 “782 Gear” Second World War at Sea United States Marine Corps Field Gear & Equipment of World War II NEW! Glenn. Filled with hundreds of detailed color photographs and rare and never-before-published wartime images, this lavishly illustrated book examines the many patterns and variations of field gear – known as “782 Gear” thanks to the number on the form used to issue it – that U.S. Marines carried in the Pacific Theater of World War II. 336 pages, 800+ color and B&W photos and illustrations, 9"x 12", hardcover.....#M100603C $89.95 The First Carrier Battle, 1942 America and Japan NEW! fought the first carrier battle in history in May, 1942, on the Coral Sea, with aircraft Special serving as the new measure of naval power. Purchase! Sav e $10 Now, you can recreate that 1942 battle in this thrilling board game that puts you in the admiral’s chair! You get a 22"x 17" operational map, a 25"x 25" tactical map, 145 playing pieces (representing warships and aircraft), a rule book, and more. For 1-2 players. #69627C Reg: $19.95 Now: $9.95 Coral Sea NEW! Special Purchase! Save $50 IJN Carrier Shokaku Kit Replicating the Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carrier Shokaku (flying crane) – which, launched in 1939, fought in the Battle of the Coral Sea – as she appeared during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, this newly tooled, 1/350 scale, plastic kit features textured surfaces, movable masts, a detailed flight deck with simulated wood planking and a fleet of aircraft, optionalposition deck elevators, realistic anti-aircraft guns and lifeboats, photo-etched parts and a metal anchor chain, authentic markings, a display stand, and much more. 29" long; assembly required. #92978D Reg: $349 Now: $299 Or der Toll Free: 800 -989-1945 45 WWII War in the Pacific M I DWAY Midway NEW! Dauntless Victory A Re-examination of America’s Greatest Naval Victory of WWII Smith. Through eyewitness accounts and never-before-published Japanese sources, this in-depth review of the Battle of Midway presents new viewpoints on the muddle among U.S. admirals, the failure of the USAAF, the role of U.S. Navy Dauntless divebombers in the action, the mystery of the carrier Saratoga’s presence, and much more. 256 pages, 6"x 9", hardcover..............#36114B $59.95 This U.S. Navy-sponsored documentary about the battle that turned the tide of World War II in the Pacific was made by the celebrated director John Ford, who filmed the battle as it happened. With Ford and his cameramen literally risking their lives in the battle zone, footage was captured from every possible vantage point to create this, the ultimate documentary on the Battle of Midway. Color and B&W, 50 minutes..........#V9325AA $9.95 SBD-3 Dauntless Die Cast Model When Lt. Richard Best and his two wingmen LIMITED EDITION successfully attacked the IJN carrier Akagi at the Battle of Midway, the tide of the battle turned and Japan’s domination of the Pacific was at an end. This 1/72 scale, die cast model of Best’s Dauntless features engraved panel lines; optional position landing gear; a realistic bomb in the centerline crutch; a rotating propeller; the authentic markings of Bombing Six, which flew from the USS Enterprise (CV-6); a display stand and more. 6¾" wingspan.........#91861N $39.95 F2A-3 Buffalo Die Cast Model Made by Hobby Master, this 1/48 scale beauty has it all: a detailed cockpit with instruments and flight controls, a telescopic gun sight, and a sliding canopy; the -3 variant’s lengthened fuselage; retractable landing gear with rolling wheels; a movable rudder; the markings flown by Marine Capt. William Humberd of VMF-221, the “Fighting Falcons,” at Midway, where he earned a Navy Cross for shooting down an A6M2 Zero and a B5N2 Kate; and more. 8¾" wing-span; includes a display stand. #98147AA $49.95 46 1941-1945 –The Forgotten War Remembered Fern, ed. In the last 200 years, only one U.S. territory has experienced foreign occupation: Alaska, in World War II. This book, which examines the war in the North Pacific, covers the Japanese invasion of the islands of Attu and Kiska, the effects of the war on Aleutian islanders, the role of minorities in the conflict, the American campaign to recover the occupied Aleutians, the construction of the Alaska Highway, and more. 474 pages, B&W photographs, 8½"x 11", softcover...........#M104191D $29.95 History Undercover The Bloody Aleutians In this account of the Aleutian campaign, survivors recall the terror of firefights with a fanatical enemy and the struggle simply to survive in some of the harshest conditions on earth, while scholars explain the strategic significance of the islands and the battles fought upon them. Extraordinary combat footage, some unseen for more than 50 years. Color and B&W, 50 minutes....................#V8127A $24.95 NEW! 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This volume tells the story of one of the Pacific war’s fiercest campaigns – PurSpechacial se! from the U.S. defeat in the Save 55% Battle of Salvo Island to the struggle for victory in the Battle of Guadalcanal – and takes you on an underwater expedition to view the entire sunken naval battlefield of “Iron Bottom Sound.” 228 pages, 320+ color and B&W photographs and illustrations, 8¾"x 11¼", hardcover.......#M103028C Reg: $39.95 Now: $17.95 Over 3 Hours! Guadalcanal The Island of Death America’s first landing on a Japanese held island occurred at Guadalcanal when, on August 7, 1942, the U.S. opened a six-month campaign to wrest control of the lower Solomon Islands from the Japanese Empire. Now, this 18-episode DVD makes you a witness to the action, showing you everything from the first offensive through the Battle of Edson’s Ridge, the Battle for Henderson Field, and the final push. Color and B&W, 3+ hours......#MV50586AA $14.95 LIMITED EDITION Special Purchase! 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Told almost exclusively through color footage shot by Marine Corps cameramen and veteran interviews, this documentary tells the story of the battle for Iwo Jima through the eyes of those who lived it. Color and B&W, 5 hrs. 51 min. on 3 DVDs................................#MV50587C $29.95 M4A3 Sherman Die Cast Model NEW! Replicating Doris, an M4A3 Sherman employed by “D” Company, 4th Marine Tank Battalion, during the Battle of Iwo Jima (the battalion’s last major operation of World War II) in February, 1945, this 1/48 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features a metal chassis and hull, a rotating metal turret with an elevating metal 75mm gun, separately applied plastic detail parts, realistic tracks, authentic markings, and more. 4¾" long; includes a removable display base.......................................#98306A $34.95 U.S. Marines Iwo Jima Shirt Back This 100% prewashed cotton, black t-shirt features a screenprinted “Cold Forged” emblem on the front and, on the back, a large U.S. Marine Medium..........#M401858B $19.95 Corps design Large..............#M401859B $19.95 with an image of X-Large..........#M401860B $19.95 the famous Iwo $ Jima flag-raising. XX-Large........#M401861B 21.95 Fortitude The Strength to Persist, the Courage to Endure Vito Palmisano. This stunning poster presents the Iwo Jima Memorial, located near Arlington National Cemetery, which depicts the 1945 raising of the American flag on Mt. Suribachi. 22"x 28"...........................................#M700601B $9.95 The U.S. Marines in the Western NEW! Pacific, 1944-1945 Hammel. Filled with hundreds of never-before-published photographs, this lavishly illustrated book is an intense pictorial record of the U.S. Marines in action in the western Pacific during the grinding last year of World War II, from the capture of the airfields on Saipan and Tinian through the retaking of Guam and the fierce combat on Peleliu, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. 300 pages, 540 B&W photos and 7 color maps, 10¾"x 12¼", hardcover....#M100248B $49.95 F4U Corsair Model Special Purchas$ e! Save 20 27½" Wingspan! An incredible display piece, this 1/18 scale, plastic model features remarkable details such as recessed panel lines and simulated rivets, a fully outfitted cockpit with a sliding canopy and an articulated pilot figure, a detailed radial engine with a rotating propeller, movable flight control surfaces and folding wings, wing-mounted missiles, retractable landing gear, authentic VMF-511 (USS Block Island) markings with colorful Daisy June nose art, and more. 27½" wingspan; minor assembly required............#99107D Reg: $70 Now: $49.95 Made in the USA Greg NEW! Hildebrandt. This long-legged blonde is posing on a Goodyear FG-1D Corsair of VMF-312, the “Checkerboards,” who saw their first World War II combat action during the Battle of Okinawa. 24"x 36". #72506AA $ 19.95 NEW! American Military Currency 10 Sen Note Now, you can own an authentic artifact from World War IIera Japan! This genuine, “B” under-printed, military currency 10 sen note from 1945 was used by U.S. military personnel and the general population from late 1945 through 1948 and to 1958 in Okinawa, making it the longest-used U.S. military currency of the WWII era. 3"x 2½"; circulated condition......................................#M651004A $14.95 B-29 Enola Gay Die Cast Model Replicating Enola Gay, the B-29 Superfortess that dropped the “Little Boy” atomic bomb on Hiroshima, this 1/200 scale, die cast model features textured surfaces, glazed cockpit windows, machine gun turrets, rotating propellers, authentic USAAF markings, a display stand, and more. 8" wingspan...#91254B $17.95 Signed by Navigator Enola Gay NEW! Signed Photograph and Artifact Theodore “Dutch” Van and Weapons Test Offi Kirk cer Morris Jeppson! Own an authentic piece of WWII aviation history. This 10"x 8" photograph of the Enola Gay is signed by her navigator, Theodore “Dutch” Van Kirk, and her weapons test officer, Morris Jeppson! Accompanied by a piece of metal skin from an actual B-29 bomber, this unique set is encased in a handsome 14"x 11" wood frame and includes a certificate of authenticity.......#71484D $199 USS Missouri (BB-63) Model Special Purcha$se! Save 10 Replicating the legendary Iowa-class battleship USS Missouri (BB-63), the “Mighty Mo,” which fought in the Pacific Theater of World War II and was the site of the Japanese surrender on September 2, 1945, this 1/700 scale, plastic and metal model features a detailed superstructure and deck, movable parts, realistic guns and floatplanes, authentic 1945 markings, and more. 15¼" long; includes a display stand with a nameplate..........#93638E Reg: $59.95 Now: $49.95 The Three Wars of the Battleship Missouri Special Purchase!% Save 50 Featuring U.S. Navy archival footage that captures a half-century of service, this program takes an extraordinary look at the USS Missouri (BB-63) – the last American battleship commissioned during World War II and the site of Japan’s official surrender – which was awarded 11 battle stars for her service in WWII, Korea and the Gulf War. You’ll even visit the “Mighty Mo” in her current role as a museum ship. B&W, and color. 50 minutes. #MV51853N Reg: $24.95 Now: $12.45 World War II Veteran Embroidered Shirt NEW! This premium quality, 100% pre-shrunk cotton, black t-shirt honors what has been called the Greatest Generation Medium..........#62906B $19.95 with an embroidered Large..............#62907B $19.95 Victory Medal ribbon X-Large..........#62908B $19.95 bar and “World XX-Large.......#62909B $21.95 War II Veteran.” Or der Toll Free: 800 -989-1945 47 COLD WAR Korea The Korean War Over 13 Hours! The Big Picture This 5-DVD collection of U.S. Army-produced documentaries – aired as part of the Big Picture television series that ran from 1953 to 1959 – showcases biographies of famous soldiers, weaponry, and historical battles from the Korean War. You’ll view demonstrations of the Cessna L-19 Bird Dog observation plane and Sikorsky H-19 and Bell H-13 Sioux helicopters; American soldiers on the frontlines, including a counter-fire platoon locating an enemy artillery gun and a tank company preparing for an attack; the recapture of Seoul; and more! B&W, 13 hrs. 30 min.......#MV51223C $19.95 Korean War AFV Die Cast Models These amazingly detailed, 1/72 scale, die cast A Hobby Master models feature a rotating turret with an elevating gun, separately applied plastic detail parts, realistic tracks or wheels, authentic markings, a removable display base with a clear protecB tive cover, and more. 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M8 Light Armored Car – Replicating an M8 6x6 armored car employed by III Corps, Republic of Korea Army, in the Yongwol area in 1951, this model features an open-top turret with a 37mm M6 gun, a 30-caliber M1919 machine gun, and a ring-mounted, .50-caliber M2 machine gun. 2¾" long..........................................#98389AA $24.95 Iron Angel & Then There Were Three Enjoy movie night with this thrilling, action-packed double feature! In Iron Angel, Jim Davis leads a squadron of G.I.s on a Korean War mission to destroy an enemy gun emplacement. When they encounter an injured nurse on the way, the daring mission becomes even more difficult. In Then There Were Three, a platoon of American infantrymen fight their way through Nazi-occupied Italy, unaware that a German agent is in their midst. Will the men discover the saboteur before it is too late? B&W, 2 hrs. 32 min. total runtime.................................#MV51169A $9.95 48 F8F-1B Bearcat Die Cast Model Replicating an F8F-1B flown by the VF-17 “Jolly Rogers” NEW! in 1946, this 1/72 scale, die cast SkyMax model features engraved panel lines, a detailed cockpit with a glazed canopy, a rotating propeller, wing-mounted bombs and rockets, a centerline fuel tank, optional position landing gear, authentic markings, and a display stand. 6" wingspan.............#97213A $29.95 Boston F9F-5 Panther NEW! Red Sox Die Cast Model star Ted Williams lost nearly Hall-of-Famer five years Ted WIlliams! from the prime of his Hall of Fame baseball career to serve in World War II and the Korean War. In Korea, “Teddy Ballgame” flew 39 combat missions with Marine Fighter Squadron 311 stationed at K-3 airfield in Pohang. Replicating the F9F-5 Panther flown by Williams when he was future astronaut John Glenn’s wingman in 1953, this 1/48 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features a fully outfitted cockpit with a sliding canopy and a removable pilot figure, movable flight control surfaces, folding wings and retractable landing gear, removable bombs and missiles, authentic VMF-311 markings, and more. 9½" wingspan; includes a display stand....................#98368A $69.95 A Pair of Famous Nines Purchase the Print – Get the Book Below Stan FREE! Stokes. Ted Williams was recalled to active duty for the LIMITED EDITION Korean conflict and assigned to an F9F Panther jet. On this mission, Williams’ Panther was hit, causing an engine fire. Rather than bailing out, he made a crash landing at over 200 mph with no landing gear, escaping just as the plane burst into flames. 16"x 11½" print is signed and numbered by the artist.....#87163N $39.95 Ted Williams at War Nowlin. Ted Williams was the only Hall of Fame ballplayer who saw military service in two wars – he was a flight instructor with the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II and he flew thirty-nine combat missions in the Korean War. This definitive account of Williams’ military service, based on extensive interviews and detailed examinations of his military records, covers it all – including the time he was shot down and barely escaped with his life. 368 pages, 125 B&W and 40 color photographs, 7½"x 10", hardcover..............#12976A $24.95 www.Militar yIssue.com NEW! F-84E Thunderjet Die Cast Model Replicating a straight-wing F-84E flown by the legendary Col. Robert Scott, Jr. – the 13-victory ace who was the first commander of the 23rd Fighter Group “Flying Tigers” during World War II and went on to become a brigadier general – in 1952, when he was commanding officer of the 36th Fighter-Bomber Wing, this 1/72 scale, die cast SkyMax model features engraved panel lines; a detailed cockpit with a glazed canopy; prototypical wingtip fuel tanks; optional-position landing gear; authentic markings, including commander stripes on the fuselage and 23rd Fighter Group emblems on the nose and fuel tanks; and more. 6" wingspan; includes a display stand....................#97215A $44.95 MiG-15bis Die Cast Model Replicating a MiG-15bis flown by Major Ivan Petrovich Golyshevskiy of the 351st IAP – which was the main night fighter unit of the Soviet Air Force during the Korean War – stationed at Antung Air Base in Manchuria, China, in 1953, this 1/72 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features engraved panel lines, a detailed cockpit with an optional position canopy and a pilot figure, removable fuel tanks, optional position landing gear, authentic markings, and more. 6" long; includes a display stand......................................#98221A $39.95 Korean War Veteran Hat This 100% cotton, khaki-colored hat features an embroidered ribbon bar design on the front, a precurved visor, and an adjustable strap. 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Filled with images of noteworthy letters, telegrams, decoded intercepts, newspapers and more, this heavily illustrated book examines the Cold War from the end of World War II through the Cuban Missile Crisis and the era of Gorbachev and glasnost. 64 pages, 130 color and B&W photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 11", hardcover.......................#M102390C $29.95 Doomsday Scenario The Official Doomsday Scenario Written by the United States Government During the Cold War Keeney. “Coldly details the damage a nuclear attack on the U.S. would do.” – Newsweek. This chilling 1958 l Specia U.S. defense document, which was Purchase! 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In 2006, the world NEW! was shaken by the ruthless assassination of former FSB (the Russian security service successor to the KGB) agent and British citizen Alexander Litvinenko. This book examines the murky history of political poisonings purportedly conducted by Russian intelligence services, from the program started by Lenin and his Cheka through the death of Litvinenko. 256 pages, 6"x 9", hardcover. #M100245B $24.95 1955 to 1991 (Land, Air, Border and Intelligence Services) Streather. This heavily illustrated book – which examines all types of uniforms issued and worn by the Marshal of the Soviet Union, Marshals, Generals and field rank officers from 1955 to 1991 – includes a NEW! comprehensive collector’s and buyer’s guide designed to help enthusiasts distinguish an original from a reproduction. 128 pages, color and B&W photographs and illustrations, 8"x 9½", softcover........................................#M100250B $29.95 Soviet M60 Combat Helmet Authentic Soviet Issue! 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This heavily illustrated volume examines the U.S. Army M42 Duster – a 40mm, self-propelled gun that, though introduced in the anti-aircraft role in 1952, found its greatest success in Vietnam ground support missions – in detail, presenting you with an inside look at the fighting compartment, engines, weapons, and more. 80 pages; 200+ color photographs, color profiles and line drawings; 11"x 8¼"; softcover......................................................#M102061A $18.95 Tiger Stripe Medium......#M401498AA Large.........#M401499AA X-Large......#M401500AA XX-Large...#M401501AA Vietnam War-Style Olive Drab Long-Sleeve Shirts Medium......#M401502AA Made of 50% cotton/ Large.........#M401503AA 50% polyester colorfast X-Large......#M401504AA fabric for durability and fade resistance, these pre- XX-Large...#M401505AA mium quality shirts feature a full-cut body with long sleeves and a double-needle sport collar to prevent neck sagging.............................$17.95 each Vietnam Tiger Stripe Shirt This premium quality, Vietnam “Tiger Stripe” camouflage t-shirt features a full-cut body, a double-needle sport collar to prevent neck sagging, and 50% cotton/50% polyester Medium.....................#68547AA colorfast fabric for Large........................#68548AA durability and fade X-Large....................#68549AA resistance. $ XX-Large..................#68550AA 17.95 each M35A2 Cargo Truck Kit NEW! Replicating a 2½ton, M35A2 cargo truck fitted with a machine gun ring (the first conversions were performed by the U.S. military in Vietnam), this 1/35 scale, plastic kit features textured surfaces; a detailed cab interior and glazed windshields; a realistic front winch; a cargo bed with a removable, simulated canvas canopy; steerable front wheels and realistically treaded rubber tires; plenty of photo-etched metal parts; authentic markings; and more. 8" long; assembly required....................#93882D $44.95 A Marine Corps Tank Commander in Vietnam Peavey. Two different wars were fought by U.S. Marines in Vietnam: the jungle and booby trap war in the south and the World War II-like war on the DMZ. 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Navy and Marine A-4s NEW! were involved in Vietnam from the first offensive operations into Laos in 1963, conducting thousands of sorties during the course of the war. Through firsthand accounts from pilots who flew the great attack plane, you’ll examine the thrilling aerial combat and the complete operation of the Skyhawk in southeast Asia. 112 pages, 105 B&W and color photos, 32 color profiles, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover.............#15415B $23.95 A-4M Skyhawk Die Cast Model This 1/72 scale, die cast Hobby Master model replicates an A-4M Skyhawk flown by the VMA-311 "Tomcats". 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Includes lists of awards and casualties. 304 pages, 68 B&W photographs, 6"x 9", softcover............................#M101748C $18.95 This 100% cotton, black hat features an embroidered Seabees logo on the front along with the Construction Battalion “Seabees” name embroidered on the adjustable hook-and-loop strap and on the front edge of the pre-curved visor. One size fits all...........................#M400491AA $14.95 IMAGES OF AMERICA These photo-histories examine Seabee bases from their 1942 founding, through service in World War II, to today. 128 pages, approximately 200 B&W photographs, 6½"x 9¼", softcover....$21.95 each Davisville and the Seabees Schroder & Emma. 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In The Fighting Seabees, Wayne takes a crew of construction workers and turns them into one of World War II’s toughest fighting forces. In Wake of the Red Witch, Wayne battles enemies above and below the waves as a tough-minded South Seas captain. B&W, 3 hrs. 26 min. total runtime..............................#MV50242D $14.95 Coast Guard Patrol Boat Kit Replicating a 95' Cape-class cutter – which was designed to act as a coastal sub-chaser – employed by the U.S. Coast Guard from the 1950s until the 1980s, this 1/80 scale, plastic kit features textured surfaces, a detailed deck and pilot house, realistic armament such as forward “Mousetrap” ASW mortars and aft depth charge racks, plenty of accessories, authentic markings and flags, and more. 14" long; skill level 2.....................#M800674B $29.95 HH-65Am Dolphin Die Cast Model Acquired by the U.S. Coast Guard to replace its aging HH-52A Sea Guard, the HH-65A Dolphin flies everything from search-and-rescue to interdiction missions. 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Examine bustling camp’s activities, Hollywood stars such as Virginia’s Fort Monroe – a massive Bob Hope and Shirley Temple performing for the stone-and-brick coastal defense installamen and women headed into the conflict, the site tion built to protect the entrance to as it appears today, and more...#M101947B $19.95 Chesapeake Bay – from the end of the Civil War, through World War II when it was home to the army’s Coast Artillery San Diego’s North Island School, to the present day..............#M103966B $21.95 1911-1941 NEW! Pescador & Aldrich. This book chronicles the amazing aviation histoFort Lewis ry of North Island, from its founding Archambault. 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These 24-gauge steel signs have a distressed look, measure 16"x 15", and include a mounting hole..........$21.95 each Marines..........................#66923A Army..............................#66919A Air Force........................#66920A Navy...............................#66921A Coast Guard...................#66922A 56 www.Militar yIssue.com C D NEW! U.S. Military Skull Banks & Sculptures If you ever doubted how tough members of the U.S. military are, just take a look at these hand painted, resin banks and sculptures! 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Displaying a branch seal and “Served with Pride,” these C screened polyester flags include reinforced edging and brass lugs. 5'x 3'...................$12.95 each D A: Army................#65351AA B: Navy.................#65352AA C: Marines...............#65353AA D: Air Force.............#65354AA E E: Coast Guard.......#65355AA These metal NEW! license plate frames have a chrome finish and include mounting hardware. Made in USA..................$14.95 each A: U.S. Army Since 1775..............#61605A B: U.S. Navy Since 1775..............#61606A C: Marines Semper Fi...............#61607A D: Air Force Since 1947..............#61608A Fax: 651-635- 0700 A B C D The PX Branch-of-Ser vice Apparel A B C D E F G H I J Hats $ These 100% cotton hats feature an embroidered design on the front and on the pre-curved visor, an adjustable strap, and more. One size fits all.................... 14.95 each A: Navy “Shellback: Crossing the Line.” Navy blue...............................#61484AA F: NEW! 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Black............................................................#61613AA T -S H IR T S $ 19.95 These premium quality, 100% pre-shrunk cotton t-shirts feature big and bold screen-printed images.............................. U.S. Navy Damn the Torpedoes USMC Bulldog U.S. Army Infantry U.S. Air Force Medium #M400812A Large #M400813A X-Large #M400814A XX-Large #M400815B Medium #M401401A Large #M401402A X-Large #M401403A XX-Large #M401404B Medium #62994A Large #62995A X-Large #62996A XX-Large #62997C Medium #69756B Large #69757B X-Large #69758B XX-Large #69759B Navy Eagle Marine Corps NEW! Eagle U.S. Army Infantry U.S. Air Force “Aces” “No One Comes Close” Medium #64509A Large #64510A X-Large #64511A XX-Large #64512B Medium #63802A Large #63803A X-Large #63804A XX-Large #63805C Medium #63977A Large #63978A X-Large #63979A XX-Large #63980B NEW! 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Medium #64513A Large #64514A X-Large #64515A XX-Large #64516B Back Back each D Back E NEW! These eye-catching, silver-tone necklaces include a skulland-crossbones pendant and a 24" chain with a clasp........$14.95 each A: Army – Pendant measures 1½"x 1¼"....................................#68495A B: USMC – Pendant measures 1½"x 1¼"...................................#68496A C: USAF – Pendant measures 1¼"x 1¼"....................................#68497A D: Navy – Pendant measures 1¼"x 1¼".....................................#68498A E: Coast Guard – Pendant measures 1¾"x 1¼"........................#68499A Or der Toll Free: 800 -989-1945 57 The PX Branch-of-Ser vice Apparel “Retired” Caps Embroidered Insignia Caps Show your U.S. military pride! These 100% cotton, olive drab and khaki hats feature embroidery on the front, on the precurved visor, and on the sides. Includes an adjustable strap; one size fits all..........$14.95 each These high quality, 100% acrylic caps feature “Retired” with a branch-of-service insignia embroidered on the front, a pre-curved visor, and a hook-and-loop closure. One size fits all...............$14.95 each These embroidered, 100% cotton NEW! caps feature a branch-of-service insignia on the front and the branch name on the top of the pre-curved visor. Includes an adjustable strap; one size fits all.......$14.95 each USMC..........................................................#61025AA Army...............#61022AA Navy...............#61024AA USAF...............#61023AA USCG.............#61026AA Army (Black)...........................................#M401959AA Navy (Navy Blue)....................................#M401960AA USAF (Navy Blue)...................................#M401961AA Marines (Black).......................................#M401962AA Caps Screen-Printed T-Shirts NEW! These screen- Embroidered NEW! 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B C D $ A: Woodland Camo Medium......#M401445AA Large.........#M401446AA X-Large.....#M401447AA XX-Large...#M401448AA B: City Camo Medium....#M401449AA Large........#M401450AA X-Large....#M401451AA XX-Large...#M401452AA 12.95 each C: Desert Camo Medium..........#68539AA Large..............#68540AA X-Large..........#68541AA XX-Large........#68542AA D: Olive Drab Medium.....#M401472AA Large.........#M401473AA X-Large.....#M401474AA XX-Large...#M401475AA U.S. Military Aviation Fatigue Caps A These caps feature an eyecatching, screen-printed insignia patch on the front and a distressed, well-worn look. 55% cotton/ 45% polyester..........$9.95 each Medium (size 71/8-7¼) B Large (size 73/8-7½) X-Large (size 75/8-7¾) A: U.S. Army Air Corps B: U.S. National Star This blue cap features a This olive drab cap feaUSAAC insignia, which is tures an insignia that was also known as the “Hap introduced in 1947 for all Arnold” wings. U.S. military aircraft. 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To the war-weary British, many of these troops were “overpaid and oversexed.” But as this film portrays, despite the resentment, memorable friendships developed between the lonely American soldiers and the English women in the villages. Stars Richard Gere and Vanessa Redgrave. Widescreen, Dolby stereo, Rated R. 2 hrs. 19 min......#MV51961N As Far As My Feet Will Carry Me Special Purchase! Save 50% Based on a true story and a best-selling novel, this film documents a German soldier’s long and difficult journey home after he is captured by Soviet forces during World War II, sentenced to 25 years of hard labor mining lead at a remote Siberian prison camp, then escapes after three years. German with English subtitles, 2 hours...#MV51874N Reg: $19.95 The Eagle Has Landed Special Purchase! In this 1976 thriller starring Save 33% Michael Caine, Donald Sutherland and Robert Duvall, German officers secretly devise a plan to capture Winston Churchill and return him to the Reich. A disgraced Fallschirmjäger officer (Caine) is to lead the team – outfitted as Polish troops aboard a captured C-47 – into England, complete the mission, and rendezvous with an E-boat to escape. Will the daring mission succeed? Widescreen, Dolby Digital 2.0, Rated PG. 2 hrs. 14 min........................#MV50273D Reg: $14.95 62 Waterfront The Young Lions NEW! In this 1944 thriller, a mild-mannered San Francisco optometrist (J. Carroll Naish) is really a Gestapo spy and saboteur who, when robbed of his secret code book that also lists fellow Nazi agents in America, joins with a sadistic killer (John Carradine) to track it down. As they leave a trail of murder and blackmail in their wake, can the Nazis be stopped and exposed? B&W, 1 hr. 5 min........................#MV51182A Based on the Irwin Shaw novel, this 1958 box-office smash – which was nominated for three Academy Awards – follows the World War II experiences of two U.S. soldiers (Montgomery Clift and Dean Martin) and a conflicted Nazi officer (Marlon Brando) from their pre-war days through their post-war meeting outside a concentration camp. B&W, widescreen. 2 hrs. 47 min.........#MV51325D $14.95 Too Late the Hero Operation Amsterdam This 1970 film stars Cliff Robertson as a WWII U.S. Navy officer who, having so far avoided combat while serving as a Japanese language interpreter, is Special assigned by his commanding officer Purchase! (Henry Fonda) to join a British commanSave 33% do unit for a deadly mission on a South Pacific island. Co-stars Michael Caine. 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Directed by Orson Welles, this 1946 NE film noir thriller co-stars Edward G. Robinson as a War Crimes Commission investigator tracking down notorious Nazi war criminal Franz Kindler (Welles), a mastermind of the Holocaust who escaped to America following World War II and assumed a new identity in a sleepy New England town. When the investigator releases a former Nazi comrade of Kindler, hoping he will lead him to the fugitive, the noose begins to tighten in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse. B&W, 1 hr. 35 min..............#V8097AA Where Eagles Dare Based on the best-selling novel by Alistair MacLean, this 1968 World War II adventure stars Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood as Allied commandos charged with rescuing a captured U.S. Army general – who was shot down en route to Crete where he was headed to plan final details of the Normandy invasion – from a Nazi castle in Bavaria. Will their mission be foiled by the double agent in their midst? Widescreen, Dolby Digital, Rated PG. 2 hrs. 38 min.............................#MV50294D $19.95 Attack! War Hunt This 1962 Korean War drama is a “…subtle, poignant, carefully engraved film” (The New Yorker) about the darker side of war. Starring Robert Redford in his big screen debut, it follows a U.S. Army recruit Special whose idealistic view of battle is shattered Purchase! when he serves with a soldier whose thirst Save 33% for combat turns him into a sinister predator that could prove more dangerous than the enemy! Widescreen, B&W, 1 hr. 23 min....#MV50281AA $14.95 When Trumpets Fade By Dawn’s Early Light Set during one of the World War II’s most shocking battles (the Battle of Hurtgen Forest in the fall of 1944), this film stars Ron Eldard as an American private who is the only survivor in his platoon. A reluctant hero, he moves up in rank despite his request for dismissal and must lead a fresh, new platoon into deadly combat, continuing the cycle of war. Dolby Digital, Rated R. 1 hr. 32 min...................#MV51324C When a fanatical group opposed to friendly U.S./Soviet relations explodes a nuclear missile over a Russian city, the world is brought to the brink of World War III. Will the B-52 crew ordered to perform “the grand tour,” the systematic annihilation of all Russian leaders’ bunkers, follow the command that will mark the beginning of the end of the world? Dolby 2.0 Rated PG-13, 1 hr. 40 min...................................................#V7551AA www.Militar yIssue.com When the Nazis imprison an Italian general planning to switch sides and turn over his army to the Allies, five condemned prisoners (including Mickey Rooney as an IRA explosives expert and Henry Silva as a tight-lipped sociopath) are offered pardons if they join a British major (Stewart Granger) in a daring undercover mission to rescue the general from Nazi-occupied Yugoslavia. Directed by Roger Corman, this 1964 film has an unforgettable ending. Widescreen, 1 hr. 35 min.........#MV51442D $14.95 “Prepare to take a tight grip on the arms of your seat!” – Los Angeles Times. There’s dissension in the ranks during the Battle of the Bulge in this 1956 film – directed by Robert Aldrich – in which Jack Palance stars as a U.S. Army lieutenant who lost men because a captain (Eddie Albert) didn’t offer his pledged support to the pinned-down platoon. The conflict builds to a surprising climax. Also stars Lee Marvin. B&W, 1 hr. 47 min.....................#MV50216D $14.95 What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? Set in Sicily during 1943’s Operation Husky, this wacky comedy – directed by Blake Edwards – follows a by-the-book captain (Dick Shawn) who orders a troop of misfit soldiers led by Lt. James Coburn to take over an Italian town. All is well… until the annual wine festival gets in the way! 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B&W and color, 50 minutes.......................................#MV50363A $24.95 Battle Cry & Battleground WWII Double Feature The PX Nominated for 6 Settle in for movie night with these Oscars! outstanding World War II films. The 1955 Battle Cry is a hard-hitting view of Marine Corps heroism, from basic training to a baptism of fire on Guadalcanal. In 1949’s Battleground, which was nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Picture, the 101st Airborne Division – led by Van Johnson – is trapped at Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. Color and B&W, 4 hrs. 26 min. total runtime on two DVDs................................................#MV50218B $14.95 Empire of the Sun Nominated Directed by Steven Spielberg and for 6 Oscars! nominated for six Academy Awards, this epic drama follows the World War II adventures of an upper-class English boy (Christian Bale) who – caught in the throes of the fall of China – is interred in a Japanese prisoner of war camp, with his love of airplanes and dreams of flying his only escape. Widescreen, Dolby Digital, Rated PG. 2 hrs. 33 min.....................................#MV51494D $14.95 None But the Brave Told through the eyes of American and Japanese unit commanders who must deal with an atmosphere of growing distrust and tension between their men, this 1965 drama – directed by and starring Frank Sinatra – follows the tribulations of enemy soldiers who are stranded together on a tiny Pacific island during World War II and must make a temporary truce to survive. Widescreen, Dolby stereo, 1 hr. 46 min.......................................#MV50251C $12.95 Mister Roberts Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Motion Picture in 1955, this World War II comedy-drama – headed by an all-star cast of Henry Fonda, James Cagney, William Powell and Oscar-winning Jack Lemmon – follows the antics of the crew aboard a U.S. cargo ship, the USS Reluctant, in the Pacific theater and the desire of Lt. Roberts (Fonda) to leave the quiet of the ship to join the fighting. Widescreen, 2 hrs. 2 min..................#MV50187D $19.95 An all-star cast including Richard Widmark, Robert Wagner and Karl Malden stars in this gritty 1951 drama centered on a Marine Corps squadron’s dangerous mission to capture a World War II Japanese-held post and uncover the location of an enemy rocket site. The platoon leader (Widmark), having brought only seven of his men through Guadalcanal, is determined to see his men safely through this next island conquest. Color, 1 hr. 53 min.......................................#MV50295D $14.95 Set in 1963, this film stars Jon Voight as a young German reporter who, after reading the diary of an elderly Jewish man who committed suicide, begins to investigate the alleged sighting of a former World War II concentration camp commander (Maximilian Schell). When Voight discovers a link between the SS officer and his own family, he infiltrates the secret ODESSA organization of fugitive Nazi officers to uncover the truth. Rated PG. 2 hrs. 10 min.......#MV51332D $14.95 The Walls of Hell Some Kind of Hero In this gripping, 1965 film based on actual events, a large force of Japanese marines – fearing execution if they NEW! surrender – makes its last stand of World War II within Manila’s walled city of Intramuros, a fortress erected by the Spanish in the late 16th century. Can a U.S. Army lieutenant (Jock Mahoney) and his band of Filipino guerrillas succeed in their desperate rescue mission to save civilian hostages before the city is bombarded? Dolby Digital, 1 hr. 28 min.................#MV51329D $14.95 Beachhead In this 1954 film, two U.S. Marines (Tony Curtis and Frank Lovejoy) remain alive after a mission on a Japaneseoccupied island during World War II goes horribly wrong. Trapped, they must escort a scientist and his daughter (Mary Murphy) to the other side of the island, facing nature, hard terrain and advancing Japanese troops along the way. 1 hr. 30 min........................................#MV50274D $14.95 Between Heaven and Hell In this 1956 drama, a young, self-centered Southern aristocrat (Robert Wagner) is called up for duty with his National Guard outfit during World War II and sent to fight the Japanese on a Philippine island outpost, where he endures life under a sadistic officer, forms a friendship with a former sharecropper (Buddy Ebsen), and sees true character revealed. Widescreen, Dolby stereo, 1 hr. 34 min........................................#MV51443D $14.95 The Caine Mutiny Nominated This 1954 drama – which was for 7 Oscars! nominated for seven Academy Awards – stars Humphrey Bogart as the no-nonsense Captain Queeg who, having taken command of a dilapidated destroyer minesweeper (the USS Caine) and its slovenly crew during World War II, is suspected of being mentally unstable by his officers. This Collector’s Edition DVD includes a “making of” featurette and audio commentary. Widescreen, 2 hrs. 3 min.......................................#MV51408D $19.95 Up Periscope! In this 1959 suspense-filled drama – based on a novel by Robb White, who fought in the Pacific theater of WWII – James Garner stars as a U.S. Navy frogman and underwater demolitions expert who is assigned a vital mission aboard a submarine that must make a top-secret foray into Japanese waters during WWII. The danger mounts as the voyage progresses and the submarine commander becomes increasingly wary of the assignment. Widescreen, 1 hr. 51 min..................#MV50222D $19.95 “Pryor displays a dramatic NEW! intelligence, wit and method that are completely new.” – The New York Times. In this 1982 dramedy, Richard Pryor stars as a Vietnam War POW who, after six years in captivity, returns home to a hero’s welcome but then discovers that he has a daughter who was born during his captivity, his wife has fallen in love with someone else, all of his savings have been lost, his mother is in a nursing home, and the army is withholding his back pay. Co-stars Margot Kidder. Widescreen, Rated R. 1 hr. 37 min..........................#MV51488D $14.95 Jacknife “Illuminates the lingering effects of the Vietnam War on its veterans.” – Los Angeles Times. A Vietnam veteran (Robert De Niro) pays an unexpected visit to an old war buddy (Ed Harris) who is in a depressed, drunken state with only his sister (Kathy Baker) for company. But when trying to help his buddy come to terms with their ugly memories of Vietnam, De Niro becomes romantically involved with the sister. Dolby Digital 2.0, Rated R. 1 hr. 42 min........................#MV52120AA $14.95 Breach NEW! “One of the best movies of its kind… Chris Cooper owns Breach in a way that makes it impossible to imagine anyone else in the role.” – Chicago SunTimes. Inspired by the greatest security breach in U.S. intelligence history, this 2007 espionage thriller stars Chris Cooper as FBI agent Robert Hanssen, who is being tracked by a young agent-in-training (Ryan Phillippe) after spending more than 20 years selling government secrets to the Russians. DVD extras include deleted scenes, a documentary on Hanssen, and more. 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