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AMERICAN WAR of INDEPENDENCE COMMANDERS
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American War of Independence, Commanders

by Rene Chartrand. Illustrated by Richard Hook. Softbound, 64 pages, 7" x 10". This book details the appearance, careers and personalities of the commanders on both sides. Famous figures such as George Washington and Lord Cornwallis are covered, along with less well-known commanders such as Admiral Suffern and Bernando de Galvez. Lavishly illustrated with original portraits and engravings as well as full color artwork showing the rich details of original uniforms.

AMERICAN LOYALIST TROOPS 1775-84
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American Loyalist Troops 1775-84

by Rene Chartrand. Illustrated by Gerry & Samuel Embleton. Softbound, 48 pages, 7" x 10". This book uses newly discovered material to offer a more modern analysis of the units and the uniforms of a still-controversial army: the many thousands of American colonists who chose to fight for King George during the Revolution. The author covers units raised for service against the Spanish in the Floridas, the Caribbean islands and Central America. The text is illustrated with portraits, photographs, and with color reconstructions by Gerry Embleton, whose work on 18th centurydress was recently exhibited in the Smithsonian Institute.

FRONTIER MILITIAMAN IN THE WAR OF 1812, Southwestern Frontier
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Frontier Militiaman of the War of 1812

by Ed Gilbert. Illustrated by Adam Hook. Softbound, 64 pages, 7" x 10". The great military effectiveness of semitrained local militia is one of the enduring legends of American military history. In this book Ed Gilbert reveals the truth behind this legend, shedding light on who these frontier men actually were and their role in the war of 1812. Contemporary illustrations and artwork depict life on campaign, the uniforms worn by the militia, and how they fought and won crucial battles against Creek forces before inflicting a stunning defeat on the British Army in 1815, opening up the frontier for the new nation.

UNIFORMS, EQUIPMENT AND WEAPONS OF THE AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES IN WORLD WAR I
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by Bret Werner. Hardbound, 326 pages, 9" x 12". A detailed look at the uniforms, equipment, weapons, personal items, insignia, and specialist equipment of the American Army during the Great War. Over 100 original black and white photographs of American soldiers. 700+ full color photographs of original items. An indispensable work for any World War I collector, living historian, modeler or enthusiast.

RANGER, North American Frontier Soldier
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by Matt Wulff. Softbound, 178 pages, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". Once colonization of North America began, conflict followed. Raiding parties of French Partisan fighters and Native Americans would sweep down from Canada and attack isolated settlements along the frontier of the English colonies, then just as quickly melt back into the forest. A new type of soldier was needed. The Ranger was born...a look at some of the more famous Ranger units from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries that risked their lives as "guardians of our frontiers."

ILLUSTRATED ALAMO, 1836, A Photographic Journey
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Illustrated Alamo, Lemon

by Mark Lemon. hardbound, 176 pages, 12" x 9-1/4". Remarkable photo illustrations and paintings that bring to life America's most famous mission-fortress. The author has produced the single most comprehensive volume on the Alamo as it was at the time of its rendezvous with history. Through old sketches, plates, diagrams,and later archeological digs, he creates the most accurate rendering on the true appearance of the Alamo in 1836.