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Warman’s World War II Collectibles: Identification and Price Guide

Name: Warman’s World War II Collectibles: Identification and Price Guide
Author: Michael E. Haskew
ISBN: 9781440212840

by Michael E. Haskew

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Overview

Collecting the Good War

This generation of Americans has a rendezvous with destiny."&#151Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Hailed as "The Greatest Generation," the men and women who fought in World War II carried an unimaginable burden. Their date with destiny, both horrendous and heroic, shaped the world we know today.

This newly expanded second edition of Warman's World War II Collectibles serves as a living tribute to these brave souls, as well as a guide to the remarkable and historical items that survived titanic battles. Brimming with expert collecting advice, detailed information and spectacular color images, this book is designed to provide perspective and guidance to the extraordinary world of World War II collectibles.

This one-of-a-kind package features:

1,100 full-color photos of collectibles from Allied and Axis forces
Coverage of uniforms, headgear, accouterments, medals, firearms, bayonets, knives, daggers, swords, and personal items
3,000 listings with updated current-market prices
Helpful collecting advice, price and availability ratings, and reproduction alerts

About the Author, Michael E. Haskew

Michael E. Haskew is the editor of WWII History Magazine and The World War II Desk Reference with the Eisenhower Center for American Studies. He is the author of The Sniper At War, The Encyclopedia of Elite Forces in World War II, Order of Battle: Western Allied Forces of WWII, and The Italian Campaign in World War II.