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Nine WWII Books on Battles, Soldiers Experiences

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Nine WWII Books on Battles, Soldiers Experiences

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Description

Nine books details struggles in Paris, Moscow, other specific battles and soldiers' experiences. Included are the following:
1 - London Calling North Pole, 208pp, H.J. Giskes, The British Book Center and William Kimber, 1953.
2 - Here Is Your War, 304pp, Ernie Pyle, Henry Holt and Company, 1943.
3 - Up Front, 228pp, Bill Mauldin, Henry Holt and Company, 1945.
4 - The Fatal Decisions, 302pp, Forward by S.L.A. Marshall, William Sloane Associates, 1956.
5 - Moscow Dateline - 1941-1943, 375pp, Henry G. Cassidy, Houghton Mifflin Company, 1943.
6 - The Origins of World War II - A Brief Summary of the Beginnings of the Present War on the Basis of Official Documents, 128pp, Alfred Von Wegerer, Richard R. Smith, 1941.
7 - Paulus And Stalingrad - A Life of Field Marshal Friedrich Paulus With Notes Correspondence and Documents From His Papers, 301pp, Walter Goerlitz, The Citadel Press, 1963.
8 - Combined Operations - The Official Story of the Commandos, 155pp, Forward by Vice Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten, The MacMillian Company, 1943.
9 - Is Paris Burning?, 376pp, Collins and LaPierre, Simon and Schuster, 1965.
Measure 8.5"-9.5".

Condition

Condition - These books are 50-70 years old and show the wear that would be expected for books of this age. Some have light foxing with inscriptions and light notes in front and back. May also contain original owner's personal library label inside cover. See photos for more info re: condition.