
By vj-day, 2 september 1945, a total of 8. 3 million had served in an army which had risen to a stable strength of 91 divisions. The army's contribution to the war against Japan – 20 divisions and numerous smaller units – has tended to be overshadowed by the exploits of the much smaller Marine Corps.
The US Army in World War II, Volume 3: North-West Europe Men-At-Arms Series, 350

The gis who struggled ashore through the surf of Omaha and Utah Beaches on 6 June 1944 were members of the best-equipped army ever assembled up to that date. It was in the nw europe campaign of june 1944-may 1945 of World War II that the US Army was finally able to show its full potential for fluent mechanised warfare.
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The US Army in World War II, Volume 2: The Mediterranean Men-At-Arms Series, 347

This second of a series of three maa titles covers the uniforms worn on these fronts, airborne and tankers' gear; some particularly interesting and important units, including US Army cold weather, including mountain, Japanese-American and African-American troops; and a variety of crew-served weapons.
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World War II US Army Combat Equipments Elite

S. In this highly illustrated book, Special Forces veteran Gordon Rottman offers a truly comprehensive treatment of U. S. World war ii gear, and packs, tools, pouches, covering not only basic belts, but also mess gear, first-aid gear, bivouac/camping gear--essentially everything that a GI has to keep him alive and operational on the battlefield.
Osprey. Forces from D-Day to Berlin.
U.S. Army 1941-45 Men at Arms Series, 70

At the time of the second world war, the United States Army took an unusual approach, for the period, towards the design of its uniforms. Osprey.
The German Army 1939-45 5 : Western Front 1943-45 Men-At-Arms Series, 336

Used book in Good Condition. Osprey. This period of world war ii 1939-1945 also saw a fascinating mixture of obsolescent, newly designed, and field-made combat clothing which gave the German soldier a radically different appearance from his predecessor of just five years before.
The German Army 1939-45 2 : North Africa & Balkans Men-At-Arms Series, 316

Osprey. Anxious to emulate hitler's successes, diverting and depleting precious German resources, which forced Hitler's intervention, the Italian dictator Mussolini embarked upon unnecessary military adventures in North Africa and the Balkans, and a six-week postponement of Barbarossa. Used book in Good Condition.
Osprey military men-at-arms series: the german Army 1939-45 2 North Africa & Balkans #316. Reference Book.
The German Army 1939-45 1: Blitzkrieg Men-at-Arms

The blitzkrieg period, as it defeated every country, was 10 months of almost total triumph for the Wehrmacht, except Great Britain, from 1 September 1939 to 25 June 1940, that took the field against it. On 1 september 1939, when germany attacked Poland, 180, the Wehrmacht numbered 3, 000 men. Osprey military men-at-arms series: the german Army 1939-45 2 North Africa & Balkans #316.
Used book in Good Condition.
Japanese Army 1931-45 Volume 1, 1931-42

Used book in Good Condition. During japan's devastating pacific offensive of the 1941-42 period of World War II, the Allies paid a high price for their failure to take seriously an army which had already been fighting in Manchuria and China for ten years. That army was a unique blend of the ancient and the modern and its up-to-date equipment and resourceful tactics served an almost medieval code of unquestioning obedience and ruthless aggression.
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US Marine Corps 1941-45 Elite

This title details the organization, weapons and equipment of the US Marines of World War II. Used book in Good Condition. The us marine corps may have only comprised 5 percent of America's armed forces, but it suffered 10 percent of all World War II combat casualties. Osprey. Used book in Good Condition.
The German Army 1939-45 3: Eastern Front 1941-43 Men-at-Arms v. 3

Operation barbarossa, the attack on the Soviet Union, commenced on 22 June 1941. Used book in Good Condition. Used book in Good Condition. Used book in Good Condition. The effects would colour postwar European history for the next 50 years. Osprey military men-at-arms series: the german Army 1939-45 2 North Africa & Balkans #316.
Reference Book. It became the biggest conflict in military history, with some three million German troops and about 900, 000 allies facing almost 4. 7 million Soviet troops.