Burhans lieutenant colonel robert (4 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. None Issued. Reprint. 1996 Edition, not issued with dust jacket. 376pp. Mild spine lean.

hardcover. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fair. Reprint. Signed and inscribed inside front free endpaper by Sgt. J.I. Rose of St. Catherines, Ontario, who has marked his name on page 365 where he is included in the roster of enlisted men who served in this famous WWII Brigade composed of Canadians and Americans. [x]-xiv, 376 pages. Printed upon glossy stock. Numerous black and white reproductions of archival photos. Eleven maps plus map endpapers. Includes Roll of Honour listing all members who died in action, as well as a complete personnel roster of former officers and enlisted men. "The first joint force of its kind, drawn from two neighbour democracies. it was a brilliant success throughout." - Sholto Watt. Reprint of the 1947 first edition. Book clean and bright with minimal markings and light wear. Binding tight. Somewhat above-average wear to dust jacket now preserved in archival-grade Brodart. A special copy of this proud history.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Burhans, Lieutenant Colonel Robert D. The First Special Service Force - a War History of the North Americans 1942-1944 World War 1939-1945 Campaigns Western Aleutian Islands Canadian/American wartime alliance: The Devil's Brigade. Includes the Roll of.…

Condizione: Collectible. FIRST. nFINE. No Jacket (as issued). State "First": Blue cloth boards. Bronze titling on spine. Red Arrow Head Insignia on cover "USA - CANADA" in center. Map endpapers [routes of missions assignments - Front: Aleutians to the Atlantic. Rear: Europe~Mediterranean~ North Africa]. Scarce book about the American-Canadian WWII commando unit. Their heroic feasts were eventually made into the 1968 film "The Devil's Brigade". starring Cliff Robertson, William Holden, and other film stars. Book is in near as-published condition Solid binding. [Military references: Enser p.440, Cooke (2) p.156) . Small unobtrusive corner tear on page picturing Maj Gen Robert Frederiick. Original publication corner fold page (xi) "Introduction" (text unaffected) neated cut to book text body. Page 312 has memorial ink mark honoring S.L.Rader (KIA Sept 1944). Apparently this copy was owned by a member or family of someone in it and the mark indicates who the remembered soldier was. Final white endpaper has date July 17, 1953. THE REST OF THE BOOK IS PRISTINE. Sharp cover points. Tight and unread. VERY COLLECTIBLE/DESIRABLE WWII UNIT HISTORY. COMPLETE ROSTER OF OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN. Illustrated throughout. RARE. USA book seller. Intl postage available. Pictures on request. [B243].…