Search Results: World War II from GlobalAcademics

Boulder, CO.: Westview Press , 1996. Highly praised compendium of recently declassified documents, assembled by two German historians, conveys the extent of the U.S. government's knowledge of German opposition to the Nazi regime, its reaction to peace feelers from resistance circles, and psychological tactics devised by the Office of Strategic Services to undermine German morale. The papers, several of which confirm OSS foreknowledge of the July 20, 1944, attempt to assassinate Hitler, include the initial report on the attempt by future CIA chief Allen Dulles to OSS director William J. Donovan, and OSS adviser William Langer's memo outlining his belief that the event was faked ("...the attempt on Hitler's life was staged by himself"). Other documents are OSS guidelines for recruiting German agents; studies of pro- and anti-Nazi attitudes of German workers, soldiers, churchmen, women and students; and a report by Dulles on a consultation with psychologist C.G. Jung on the state… Read More

Manz Corp./Australia Story Trust , 1945. Historical text and pictorial account of the Southwest Pacific campaign during WWII, including: New Caledonia and New Hebrides, Fiji, Western Micronesia, New Guinea, Dutch New Guinea, The Phillipines, Guam, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. 256 pgs. Numerous B&W photo illustrations. Gilt embossed front cover. Minor rubbing and slightly bumped corners. Mild foxing on inside boards and endpaper edges. Heavy Item.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.

Berlin - Stuttgart, Germany: Volk Und Reich Verlag, 1938. Classic pictorial text idolizing the fame and power of "Der Fuhrer" and the Nazi Party in the early onslaught of WWII, including National-Socialism, Politics, Military Strength, German Workers, Cultural Activities, Art and Architecture. 109 pgs. Faded stamps on many pages, small rubbed area on one of the photos and opposing text pg.- text is readable; pocket remnant on inside front cover, several tiny closed tears on lower edges of several pages; rubbing to lower spine edge. Lavishly illustrated. Outer covers in good condition with minimal wear.. First Edition. Decorative Cloth. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library.

New York: Wm. H. Wise & Co. , 1948. Comprehensive photographic history of all six Marine Corps divisions and their momentous air and ground combat attacks during WWII. Text is based on actual accounts relayed by the top Marine Generals such as Cates, Vandergrift and Julian Smith. 386 pp. 700 photographs in color and black/white. Dustjacket in mylar. Two tiny chips on the upper edge of dustjacket, one chip on the lower edge. Minor shelfwear. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Lanham, Maryland: University Press of America, 1999. Highly acclaimed two-volume text presents the most comprehensive and accessible representation of the trial of the major German war criminals before the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg, Germany following World War II. The author discusses the evidence, the arguments of counsel for both the Prosecution and the Defense, and the judgment of the International Military Tribunal. He covers each stage of the trial from early preparation to the judgment, and concludes with a summary of the legacy of the trial in recent history. Separate parts of the book deal with the presentation of the American, British, French, and Soviet delegations of the Prosecution, and separate chapters discuss the defense of each of the twenty-two defendants and each of the seven accused organizations. In addition, the author deals with the evidence of the persecution of the Jews before World War II through the evidence of the persecution and murder of Jews, Gypsies… Read More

Okinawa, Japan: Ikemiya Shokai & Co., 1985. Detailed photographic and documentary account of the final battle of WWII during the period of 01April through 23 June 1945, which resulted in the combined loss of over 200,000 lives, American and Japanese, and nearly half of which were civilians. Text is formatted chronologically from start to end of the conflict, profusely illustrated in black & white and colour. Includes a detailed index, maps,charts, and photos. Lower corner and edge of text slightly creased. Upper corners of covers rubbed. Minimal shelfwear.. First Edition. Pictorial Hard Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Boulder, CO.: Westview Press, 1984. Comprehensive scholarly text presents detailed World War II Soviet memoirs of the Stalinist military regime and the military leaders who served under his command. Includes topics covering the Societ high command, field officers, professional soldiers, phases of the Nazi-Soviet War, Soviet leadership through various battles, Soviet military preparedness for war, military campaigns, etc. 644 pp. Illustrated with six maps. Publisher's stamp on front endpaper. . Reprint. Soft Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Garland Publishing, 1999. Comprehensive highly acclaimed two-volume set presents a detailed historical account of the social, political and military events of World War II, including topics covering strategic maps of WW II military operations; weapons and equipment with technical data tables; strategy, tactics, and operational techniques; battles, campaigns, and operations; leaders and individuals; units and organizations; socio-political issues; tables of comparative ranks; allied and axis code names; chronology of WW II in Europe; index of military units and warships; etc. 1920 pgs. collectively. Illustrated. Heavy item.. First Edition. Pictorial Hard Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.