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The armored division were the shock force of the US Army's combat formulations during the fighting in northwest Europe in the final year of the war. This book examines the combat mission of the armored division in the US Army wartime doctrine.

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The Mediterranean Theater of Operations (MTO) saw the first operational deployment of US armoured divisions in World War II. This title covers the organization of these early US armored divisions, as well as the independent tank and tank destroyer battalions that accompanied them.

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The US Army AH-1 was the world's first purpose-built attack helicopter, and was used by the US Army in the Vietnam War. This manual discusses the history, technology and crew of the AH-1, and includes first-hand accounts, archival footage and scale plans of all major US Army AH-1 variants.

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An analysis of the role of the Frontier scout of the US Army between the years 1840 and 1921. It demonstrates how these people used their unique skills to help American expansion in the West, and looks at many colourful characters such as Tom Horn, "Wild Bill" Hikock and Mickey Free.

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Reveals the grueling Green Beret training and preparation, the specialized equipment they used in the field and traces their deployment throughout the campaign, from the first insertion of forces through to the fall of Kabul and Kandahar, the Taliban uprising at the notorious Fort of War in Mazar-e-Sharif, and more.

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The Plains Indian War was one of the most controversial conflicts in American history. Army commanders, schooled in Jomanian strategy and experienced with the mass and manoeuvre tactics of the Civil War, found themselves in a tough situation which eventually redefined American warfare tactics.

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Examines the organizational development, mobilization, deployment and combat actions of World War II US Army infantry divisions up until the end of 1943. Detailed tables list the composition and brief service details of all infantry divisions that were active during the time period under discussion.

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An overview of the evolving organization, tactics, doctrine, weapons and equipment of the US Infantry in the Pacific, Mediterranean and European theatres, from 1944 to the war's end. This book includes a table outlining all 66 US Infantry Army divisions that served during World War II, and analyzes the organization of manpower and resources.

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This work takes the reader through the distinct stages of training and acceptance, including the Ranger Indoctrination Programme and Ranger Battalion training, and details the developments in Ranger weaponry, equipment and clothing since the early 1980s.

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In April 2003, after a month of heavy bombardment, Baghdad fell under coalition forces' control. This book details the stabilization operations and the experiences of US Task Force 1st Armored Division, who lived and fought under extreme conditions and whose activities were center stage in a controversial debate surrounding the occupation.

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Tank operations require a well-trained and focused crew. This book identifies the roles played in the tank, such as commander, gunner, driver, loader and assistant driver, as well as the variety of specialised clothing and personal weaponry used by the soldiers.

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This source of information on the weapons, equipment and tactics of the horse soldiers of the US Cavalry from the end of the Civil War to Wounded Knee features exploded and cutaway artwork showing details of equipment and weaponry.

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Reveals the full history of the US Coast Guard throughout World War II. This book draws attention to the story of how the US Coast Guard ran a number of the landing craft throughout D-Day in 1944 as well as providing crucial anti-U-boat patrols throughout the war years.

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At its peak in World War II, the United States Army contained over 700 engineer battalions, along with numerous independent brigades and regiments. This book covers the role of these soldiers, from their recruitment and training, through their various support missions and combat experiences.

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A detailed account of the biographies, combat careers, uniforms, dress and appearance of several of the key US Army and Air Force commanders of World War II. Full colour artwork is included, illustrating their distinctive appearance and their characteristic features.

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Using primary source material, this volume takes a look at the life of the common US soldier during World War I. It follows the Doughboy throughout the war, and also covers occupational duty in Germany after the war's end, and the experiences of those sent to Russia and Italy.

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This illustrated text describes the uniforms, weaponry, military practices and tactics of the US Dragoons. It looks at the history of the mounted soldiers, covering topics such as: the formation of the first cavalry units; the Mexican-American War; the gold rush to California; and the Indian Wars.

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In 1938, the United States abandoned the constraints imposed by the Washington Teaty and began work on a different class of super-battleships. This book covers the design, construction, and employment of the four Iowa-class battleships, the largest in the American fleet.

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Providing an examination of the many critical innovations and doctrines, and the impact they had on performance in combat, this book demonstrates why US field artillery was so effective in World War II. It explores the weapons that formed the backbone of the US artillery arsenal in World War II.

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Designed and produced under the regulations of the Washington Naval Treaty, the heavy cruisers of the Pensacola, Northampton, Portland, New Orleans and Wichita classes were exercises in compromise. This title deals with this topic.