Toy Soldier Art

Our newest book!

World War II from the Ground

Our latest book explains the mechanics of soldiering in World War II. Written for the casual enthusiast, World War II from the Ground explains it without the burying the reader with petty details. You get the simple facts about everything from squads and rank to assault guns and tanks. A great introduction to the weapons and tactics of World War II and a solid starting point for further research. Written for people with little or no knowledge of how things work from the level of the individual soldier and small unit. World War II from the Ground includes an extra section with specific information on foreign armies, both allies and enemies. There is a also color guide of Uniforms.

If you enjoy World War II movies, documentaries or books, World War II from the Ground explains the many little things that had you wondering.

Here are just a few of the things you will discover as you read this book:

The ranks and units and what they mean.

Battlefield Survival skills of the World War II soldier

Infantry weapons and how they are used

Bayonet fighting and close combat

Communications and the radioman's phonetic alphabets

How Artillery can accurately hit targets it cannot see from ten miles away

Powerful vehicles from speedy armored cars to massive railway guns.

What made the Germans such a fearsome adversary

Why the Japanese preferred jungle warfare

Intriguing facts about our allies - British Commonwealth, The Soviets and China - and our enemies - Italy, German and Japan

The combination of factors that made the Allies victorious

From the Author:

"Over the years, I have been asked many questions about World War II by people who have little or no military knowledge. Most of them are individuals who enjoy war movies, documentaries and casual reading. They are not seeking minute details or lengthy explanations. They just want to know that plain facts. And I have always given them the answers they wanted.

"World War II from the Ground is a primer for understanding the mechanics of soldiering, weapons and combat techniques of the individual soldier. It explains a multitude of items and their use, from field gear to mortars, jeeps to heavy tanks. The heavily-illustrated book puts all the facts in the reader's hands. It explains the items and how they are used.

"If you are one of the folks mentioned above, World War from the Ground is the book you need. You will understand everything you see onscreen on the documentaries and videos. You will know what they are doing, why, and how they are doing it. The odd routines and strange vehicles will no longer be alien. They will be familiar. Better yet, you will know exactly what they are doing.

"World War II from the Ground is our latest work. Please tale a look. We are justifiably proud of it and hope that you will enjoy it, too."

80 Pages, 8 1/2 by 11" comb bound, workbook format. Over 270 photographs, line drawings, diagrams and other illustrations.

At this time, we cannot ship outside the USA

Order now and get yours via Priority Mail.

12.99 + 5.00 P&H = 17.99

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