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Militaria Books
I will be adding to this page as I find new publishers of books that hit my fancy. I will try to keep a half dozen or so copies of each of these books in stock at all times. I re-order every Friday, so if I am out of stock of an item, I can still ship within 7-10 days.
To place an order, please use my secure PayPal shopping cart or On orders not placed through the shopping cart, shipping to US destinations would be $3 for the first book and $1 for each additional book. You can email me at: cy@hotlinecy.com. Payment may be mailed to: The House of Gutenberg, Attn: Cy Stapleton, Box 151107, Lufkin, Texas 75915-1107. PayPal is the easiest and most secure way to make online payments. Setting up an account is very easy and it is free. See http://www.paypal.com.
In order to make pages load faster, I am only listing 20 books per page. You will find navigation buttons at the bottom of the page.
MBK-001
- The War Diaries of U-764 - Fact of Fiction? - This is an absolutely
fascinating book by ex-German U-Boat telegraphist, Heinz F.K. Guske. Guske, a
submariner, was assigned to U-764 and sailed in the boat for 6 missions -
surrendering on May 13, 1945 with the boat. He remained a prisoner of war in the
UK for almost three years. As the boat's telegrapher, he was one of three who
were privy to the Captain's diary. He was astounded at the numerous false
reports the Captain entered, but there was nothing he could do about it until
years later in 1985 he chanced upon a copy of the German U-boat magazine,
Schaltung Kueste" and to his surprise he learned that his former Captain had
written a book based upon copies of his diaries. Guske then "came out of the
closet" and started his research. This great book is the result of his prior
knowledge and his research - "The War Diaries of U-764 - Fact or Fiction?
$9.95
MBK-002
- The U-Boat Commander's Handbook - This is a direct wartime
translation by the U.S. Navy from the 1943 edition of the German U-Boat
Commander's Handbook. Compiled from combat experience and periodically updated,
the handbook was at the side of every operational U-boat commander. Much more
than a mere guide, it was a bible. A bible givinig exact counsel for every
situation, every maneuver. From night surface attack t defensive measures
necessary to ward off enemy aircraft - nothing is left unanswered. By memorizing
its content, a young or newly appointed commander could draw on the experience
of veteran submariners to assist him in the life and death struggle which
awaited him. And today, as the handbook tells its story,the student of the
Battle of the Atlantic can feel the drama of the U-boat in action. Through this
book, the reader enters the mind of the U-boat commander. There are numerous
illustrations and photographs in this reprint. These were added for the reader's
general orientation. There is also an added section that explains certain terms.
$8.95
MBK-003
- Creating Profitable Displays - If you are looking for a really nice
sideline, supplement to retirement income, or even a full time work-at-home
business, you might want to consider this. You've heard that great things come
in small packages and that certainly is the case in this valuable little book.
Over the years I have written and self-published scores of how-to and special
interest booklets. I only write about things I have done and my booklets are
tutorials that share my experiences. These booklets are not just "ideas," but
contain everything you need to get started on a shoestring. This is is my latest
one and it covers one of the most fun and financially rewarding of any of my
efforts. "Creating Profitable Displays" takes the reader from coming up with the
idea through billing the item after the sale. It contains sources, methods of
putting your displays together, pricing, marketing and advertising, laying out
your work area, and even how to put together the best sign of any event you will
participate in for around $100.00. It shows you how to make beautiful and unique
displays out of small objects - giving added value to those objects. There are
also pictures of a number of my different types of displays. I started creating
my displays part time about 5 years ago to supplement my retirement income and I
still devote only a few hours a week to creating them. But, they consistently
generate between $1,500 and $2,000 per month. The book is on
CD and you can search for keywords, print all or part, etc.
$19.50
MBK-004
- Warner Civil War Carbines - This is a must for the carbine collector
and those interested in ordnance of the Civil War. For the first time we have
the detailed story of one of America's less well known firearms companies and
one of the most attractive carbines provided to Union cavalry units during the
Civil War. There are detailed facts about the carbine and its inventor,
firsthand accounts of soldiers who used them, etc. 84 pages, softback, profusely
illustrated. $19.95
MBK-005
- Women at Gettysburg - This is the
story of forty women who served on the field of Gettysburg both during and after
the battle. These army matrons, Christian and Sanitary Commission workers, State
agents, laundresses, nurses, vivandieres, soldiers, and civilians represented
states from Maine to Louisiana. Included are the three femail recipients of the
Kearny Cross. 430 pages, quality softback, illustrated. $22.95
MBK-006
- Tex Hill - Flying Tiger - Signed -
This is an outstanding book - the autobiography
of David Lee "Tex" Hill - WWII ace and a member of the Flying Tigers. 318 pages,
hardback, new. The book is boldly signed by Tex on the first blank leaf. This is
marked the second printing of the first edition. Included is a copy of a photo
of Tex signing this for me. Tex was one of our top aces during World War II with
18+ victories. He was one of only five Flying Tigers to join its USAAF
successor, the 23rd Fighter Group. He is also believed to be the first pilot to
shoot down a Zero with a P-51 Mustang.
$49.00 - Out of Stock
MBK-007
- A Tanker's View of WWII - Signed by author -
Author, C. Windsor Miller, led the first U.S. Army 9th
Armored Division's tank platoon over the Rhine River at the legendary Remagen
Bridge in March 1945. Hi story of that phenomenal episode in American military
history makes riveting reading. Hardback, 144 pages, numerous illustrations.
Miller was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. $29.95
MBK-008
- Round Ball to Rimfire - Vol. 1 - Dean Thomas is today's foremost authority
on Civil War small arms and ammunition. Here he examines Federal regulations,
ammunition, "special" rounds, and information contained within the records of
the Office of the Chief of Ordnance. Round Ball to Rimfire is the
culmination of thirty years of research and study on the subject. This is volume
1 of the two-volume encyclopedia of Civil War bullets, cartridges, and balls.
Detailed info on designers, manufacturers, arsenals and more. Hardcover, 344
pages, 8.5" x 11". $40.00
MKB-009
- Round Ball to Rimfire - Vol 2 - This is volume 2 of the two-volume
encyclopedia of Civil War bullets, cartridges, and balls. Detailed info on
patents, designers, manufacturers, arsenals and more. Hardcover, 8.5" x 11", 528
pages. By Dean Thomas, the foremost authority on Civil War arms ammunition. This
book covers Federal Breechloading carbines & Rifles. $49.95
MKB-010
- A Sketchbook of the Union Infantryman - Artist Alan Archambeault brings
the Union infantryman to life with great accuracy. Historically correct, each is
accompanied by a complete description of the uniforms, weapons, and equipment
illustrated. Quality softback, 80 pges. $10.00
MKB-011 - Brass Spikes and Horsetail Plumes - This is a history of
U.S. Army dress helmets 1872-1904. A heavily illustrated volume identifying
these helmets and answering questions about when, where, and how such helmets
were manufactured and worn. Profusely illustrated with great photos of uniformed
soldiers, individuals, and entire units. Hardback, 128 pages. Reg $29.95 - only
$19.50
MKB-012 - The Army Called it Home - Over 200 photos and drawings
illustrate the interiors of permanent and temporary quarters familiar to
America's 19th century soldiers. Tents, barracks, officer's housing and anywhere
else soldiers were quartered are illustrated. Hardback, 232 pages. $12.50
MKB-13 - Cannons - The concise guide to the weapons, ammunition, and
equipment of Civil War artillery. Quality softback, 72 pages, more than 150
photos and drawings. $9.95
MKB-014 - Uniform Buttons of the United States - 1776-1865 - This
volume introduces the reader to comprehensive information about military
buttons. Mr. Tice uses a new and innovative classification system which
categorizes buttons by period as well as device. Encyclopedic in scope, this
single vollume interrelates diverse topics such as the manufacturing process,
history of the manufacturing companies, know and recently discovered button
patterns, and the history of the Federal, Confederate, and militia units who
were customers for these buttons. Hardback, 520 pages and heavily illustrated with photos
of button faces and backs. $59.00
MKB-015 - Freemasons at Gettysburg
- This is a tribute to the Friend to Friend Masonic Memorial and documents
the presence of more than 50 Masons at Gettysburg. Quality softback, 92 pages.
$8.95
MKB-016 - A Concise Guide to the Artillery at Gettysburg - Coco's
tenth book on Gettysburg. A beginner's guide to artillery and its use at the
Battle of Gettysburg. Covers the batteries with types of cannons, shells, fuses,
etc. 96 pages, quality softback. $10.00
MKB-017 - Ghosts of Gettysburg - 5-vol set - Acre for acre, Gettysburg
has been said to be the most haunted place in America. Author, Mark Nesbitt, has
gathered a large group of ghost tales which seem to support that claim. This lot
is comprised of all five books in the series - over 400 pages of fascinating
stories and incredible pictures. Quality softback. Vol. 1 is pictured.
$29.50
MKB-018 - Fields of Glory - Fields of Glory is an incredible book with
1,000 questions and answers about the Battle of Gettysburg. If you like trivia,
you will love this book. Examples, Was it raining during the July 1st battle;
Who was the first Confederate casualty of the battle; How many feet above sea
level is Little Round Top; To what regiment did the 4th Virginia lose its flag;
What was General George Meade's horse's name; How many regiments made up General
George Pickett's division; What was the cost per body of the Union soldier's
reburial in the National Cemetery; and more, and more, and more. Herbert Brown
and Dwight Nitz did a really great job on this book. 120 pages quality softback.
$10.00
MKB-019 - Gettysburg - the Complete Pictorial of Battlefield Monuments -
All of the many types are pictured here: bronzes, Union and Confederate
state memorials, commemorative monuments, regimental monuments, as well as the
more recent additions. Regimental monuments are pictured by state. Updated in
2003. 72 pages, quality softback, profusely illustrated. $8.95
MKB-020 - Gettysburg's Confederate Dead - An account of the burials of
the identified Confederate dead at Gettysburg. Includes a roster listing the
dead, their units, ranks, dates of death, locations of initial burials, and
final resting places. $16.95
