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ALL Hands -- Special Gulf War Edition -- Magazine of the U.S. Navy. This magazine is dedicated to the men and women of the Navy and Marine Corps who served during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, to the millions of patriotic Americans across the nation who supported them and to those who remain on station today defending freedom. -- Contents: The Gulf War -- Historic Presence -- Desert Shield sealift -- Severing Saddam's lifeline -- The air war's hard rain -- Victory at sea -- Mother of all surrenders -- Greater 'gators' -- Flexible response -- Combat damage control -- Weapons of war -- Seabee spirit -- Combat logistics -- The total force -- Navy medicine -- Homefront support -- Return to freedom -- People -- Shield/Storm chronology -- Seventy two pages. $9.95 The Gulf War --Victory through versatility --After legions of the world's fourth largest army poured across the Kuwaiti border Aug. 2, 1990, the U.S. military formed the foundation for a powerful 29-nation coalition united against Iraq's brutal and unlawful invasion of its tiny neighbor. The foundation's maritime power was provided by the Navy-Marine Corps team, whose inherent flexibility and sustainability paved the way for the U.S.-led allied air and ground forces, and subsequently, the way to victory. At the time of the invasion, the Navy-Marine Corps team was already on station. The ships of Joint Task Force Middle East, a presence in the region since 1949, were immediately placed on alert, while the USS Independence (CV 62) and USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) battle groups sped from the Indian Ocean and Eastern Mediterranean to take up positions in the Gulf of Oman and Red Sea. Once on station, the ships provided the first U.S. military assets capable of a sustained presence and power projection ashore. When President Bush ordered the historic deployment of troops and equipment to the Middle East, long-established maritime superiority allowed the U.S. to undertake the largest strategic sealift of supplies in history, with more than 250 ships carrying nearly 18.5 billion pounds of equipment and supplies to sustain Desert Shield/Storm forces. Maritime superiority also afforded allied naval forces the ability to implement and sustain U.N. trade sanctions against Iraq, immediately after they were imposed, severing Saddam's economic lifeline. Low-key but close military ties with friendly Arab states, due in part to the more than 40-year Middle East Force presence, allowed for quick introduction of U.S. ground and air forces into Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states early in the crisis. When U.S. Marines began arriving in Saudi Arabia, their supplies and equipment were close at hand. Forward-deployed maritime prepositioning ships based out of Diego Garcia carried enough tanks, artillery and ammunition to sustain 16,800 Desert Shield Marines for 30 days. The ships' proximity to the theater of operations allowed Marines to begin offloading their supplies in Saudi Arabia less than two weeks after the invasion. Under the Navy's total force concept, more than 21,000 Navy and 31,000 Marine Corps reservists were recalled to active duty in support of Operations Desert Shield/Storm. Serving in specialties from medicine to mine warfare, reservists were sent to work alongside their counterparts in the Persian Gulf. Others filled critical vacancies on the home front. The massive deployment of troops, coupled with Saddam's defiance of diplomatic efforts to solve the crisis, manifested itself in a fiery shower of bombs and missiles over Baghdad in the early morning hours of Jan. 17. The relentless air war decimated Iraq's military infrastructure, severing communication and supply lines, smashing weapons arsenals and destroying troop morale. The first shots fired were from Navy ships in the Persian Gulf and Red Sea, as they launched salvos from their arsenals of Tomahawk cruise missiles against targets in Iraq and Kuwait. The Tomahawks were just one member of a new generation of naval weapons which proved their precision capability in combat. Just as impressive and successful as the air war was the ground offensive, an assault that saw allied forces sweep through beleaguered Iraqi defenses in blitzkrieg fashion, leaving burning tanks, empty bunkers and U.S. flags in their wake. The allied push into Kuwait and Southern Iraq was made easier by the amphibious forces on station in the Persian Gulf. Their presence alone forced tens of thousands of Saddam's troops to maintain positions along the Kuwaiti coastline to defend against an attack from the sea that never came. After a mere 100 hours, Saddam's army was crushed. His troops - tired, hungry and war-weary from five months of economic blockade and more than a month of relentless allied bombing - surrendered by the thousands. But not all battles took place in-theater; another was fought and won on the home front. Scattered protests during Desert Shield were soon drowned in a sea of flags, yellow ribbons and overshadowed by demonstrations in support of the troops. Public support for the commander-in-chiefs handling of the Gulf crisis reached historic levels, and when sailors and Marines came home, they did so to welcome ceremonies of epic proportions. When all was said and done, America and her allies proved that freedom was worth fighting for. The versatile Navy-Marine Corps team formed the maritime foundation for the powerful alliance that showed Iraq and the world that brutality and terrorism were two qualities that would not be tolerated. Less than seven months after the Iraqi invasion, Kuwait was once again free. DeMolay cookbook --DeMolay cookbook compiled by Malta Chapter Order of Demolay. Copyright 1981. Spiral bound. 64 pages. Table of Contents: Appetizers, pickles relish; soups, salads, vegetables; Main Dishes; bread, rolls, pastry; cakes, cookies, desserts; candy, jelly, preserves; and Beverage & Miscellaneous. Very good condition. $9.95 The History of the Town of Fenton, The History of the Town of Fenton, Broome County, New York by Karen Stephans. Copyright 1993. 176 pages of local and genealogical information. If you ever lived in Hillcrest, Port Crane or North Fenton this book will bring back a lot of memories. Doing genealogy? A great source for some families that lived there. Contains information on the Chenango Canal, Railroads, Improved Order of the Red Men, libraries, fire departments, churches, Chenango Valley State Park, Path of Life Camp, American legion, CCC Camps, Schools, garden clubs, board of health records, Rotary Club, Pickle factory, telephone companies, 1875 census, community associations, tidbits and do you remember?, Genealogy for Artley, Bailey, Baker, Carman, Clark, Conklin, Crocker, Cross, Edgerton, Ganoung, Gidzinski, Green, Harper, Holcomb, kales, Oliver, Page, Shaw, Silvernail, Van Name, Waite, Weed, Williamson, Wood, Young plus references to many others! Maps, lots of photos, and so much more! Beside being great reading, it is a must have book! There are approx 15 pages of residents names in the family register! $15.95 LONE STAR WESTERN ANNUAL Frederick W. Nolan The Western frontier was not, as films and stories might make you think, a glamorous place. The early settlers who crossed the plains were pulled by oxen, not horses, and their top speed rarely exceeded walking pace. Their homes in the new land were often little more than holes in the ground, and their food whatever they were able to shoot. It took many months to reach their destinations and many years to make more permanent homes. They made, or grew, everything they used: there were no shops. They made their own soap, clothes, shoes, furniture, toys. They were often many miles from the nearest settlement, doctor, school. This was the reason that the frontiersman had to be self-sufficient, a jack-of-all-trades. Had he not been, he would have soon perished. A chronological narrative presenting a ‘reflection-of-life’ historical collage – an accounting of our explorers, Indian tribes, settlers, founders, implementers, tools, everyday-heroes, guns, peacemakers, desperados … the early American Wild West days - the conflict & the prize, the heartbreak & the glory. The INDEX contains: The Real Wild West (a map outlining the West and synopsis of significant dates, names and places from 1540 to 1890); Fast on the Draw; Indians; The Explorers; Battle of the Alamo; North v. South; The Cowboy and his Work; Jesse James, King of the Outlaws; Custer’s Fall; The Guns that Won the West; The Death of Billy the Kid; Cowtowns; Gallery of Gunfighters; Western Facts and Fallacies; Quiz. Includes many photos & related etchings . 64 pgs. The content of this book, first published and printed in 1966, is the copyright of Atlas Publishing. $15.95 MODEL MILITARY by Editors of Consumer Guide. $9.95 A lavishly illustrated view of miniature war machines and military figures, including historical facts, products for the hobbyist, assembly and finishing tips from the experts, as sources. CONTENTS: Introduction-Organized warfare no doubt began in some dark primeval forest as one group of cavemen battled another for food. Several hundred years ago, the craft of military modeling began, and since then it has grown steadily in popularity. Getting Started-Will you concentrate you efforts on assembling plastic replicas of tanks, planes and battleships, or will you specialize in the precise decoration of miniature human figures? Whichever you choose, you’ll need to acquire some skill with modeler’s tools and do some research. Military Figures-So realistically painted that every onlooker does a double take—that is the goal of the modeler who works with military figures. Many different sized are available, made of plastic and metal. When completed, they are a tribute to the artist and can be and excellent investment. Land Weapons: Armor and artillery- The tanks and the trucks, and the artillery that supported them on the battlefields from World War 1 to the present are all available as kits. Expert modelers spend countless hours in research to assure great accuracy in the decoration of these replicas. Sea-Going War Machines- Ship replicas are among the oldest forms of military models. Beautifully detailed miniatures – carved from bone or cast in gold – were fashioned thousands of years ago. Today, most replicas are made of plastic, but they can be just as much a work of art as those created in past centuries. Military Aircraft- When the first miniature aircraft were built, they were not the work of hobbyists; they were the tools of the experimenter and the dreamer. Now there are plastic kits of every kind from the Sopwith Camel to the supersonic F-4 Phantom. Displays and Dioramas- Some military models are displayed simply by being set on a shelf; others are framed in shadow boxes. But perhaps the greatest creative activity of the modeler is the development of dioramas – whole battle scenes that include the terrain, buildings and figures. Sources- A variety of clubs and publications are readily available to the military modeler who wants to learn more about the hobby and share his or her experiences. Manufacturers and distributors of models also can be of great help to hobbyists. Advice From the Experts- Technique becomes all-important as the military modeler pursues the hobby over a period of time. Those who have been actively involved with this pastime for many years have developed helpful hints and shortcuts that they enjoy sharing with other modelers. These wonderful pictures and text are contained with in 72 pages. This publication was copyrighted in 1978. A wonderful resource for the beginner and the advanced hobbyist. MODEL PLANES by editors of Consumer Guide. $9.95 More than a hundred photographs, all in full color, tell the story of miniature aircraft – those displayed as works of art and those that take to the sky. PLUS: sources and illustrated tips. CONTENTS. Introduction- The building of small flying machines was popular long before the Wright brothers took off from Kitty Hawk, long before the Lilienthal brothers’ pioneering glider flight. Modelers of today are taking part in a pastime that is centuries old. Getting Started- Plotting your course is the first step to becoming an aircraft modeler. Whether you decide to build models for display as works of art or to construct sleek flying models that perform stunts and set speed records, the challenges are endless. Static Models- The building of static replicas is the most popular of all the forms of aircraft modeling. Kits are available at all prices, using various construction materials and at all levels of difficulty. Care in shopping, proper tools and lots of patience help ensure success. Gliders- A fascination with model gliders often begins with the purchase of a simple “Penny plane” …….. one of the little balsa kits tat are sold in drugstores. From that point, it can grow into the construction and piloting of craft with wingspans of several feet. Rubber-powered models- Take a little penny plane, add a rubber band and a propeller and you’ve got the simplest kind of rubber-powered model. For the advanced hobbyist, there are sophisticated rubber-powered models. For the advanced hobbyist, there are sophisticated rubber-powered models that use larger “engines” to fly gracefully over long distances. Engine-Powered Models- other powered models use motors that run on compressed gas, batteries or combustible fuel. Piston engines and jet engines can propel model planes the size of an adult to great heights at great speeds. Fliers of these planes need to be aircraft mechanics as well as pilots. Control-Line Flying- Attaching a control line to an engine-powered craft enables the modele5r to fly the plane in a large circular path and to make subtle changes in its course through manipulation of a hand-held control. Some control-line planes are ready to fly as they come out of the box; others are built from scratch. Radio-Control Flying- Radio control allows the modeler to actually pilot the miniature aircraft, even though the pilot seat remains on the ground. Radio waves send information to the plane, putting it through a series of intricate maneuvers and -- with some luck -- bringing it down to a gentle landing. Sources- Numerous associations and organizations, publications, manufacturers and distributors can be very helpful to the beginner and expert alike. Tips for assembly and flying, catalogs full of equipment and accessories, and calendars of events are readily available. Advice From Experts- People who have built and flown many model airplanes have discovered shortcuts and tricks to assembly and finishing. They also have tips to help ensure that flights will be safe for the plane and observers alike. 72 pages filled with information the beginner and the expert. Copyright 1978. Model Trains by Consumer Reports $12.95 New York Times Dec 8, 1941 $9.95 The Day after Pearl Harbor. Contents: Japan Wars on U. S. and Britain; Guam bombed, army ship is sunk; Entire city put on war footing; Japanese force lands in Malaya; All Private Planes are grounded by CAA; Tokyo acts first and declares war; West coast acts for war defense; Congress ready for all out vote; Secretary Hull’s statement, U.S. note of Nov 26 and Japan’s Reply and much more! The adds are fun too! Suits at Bloomingdale’s had men’s suits on sale for 35.00, dress shirts for 2.00 and ties for 69 cents! North American--an aircraft album #6, by Gordon Swanborough. 128 pages. $15.95 The trend towards a very few large aerospace companies, created through a process of acquisition and merger, is often regarded as a European phenomenon of the 'sixties'. However, the first big round of consolidation occurred thirty years earlier in America, where the historic pattern of other industries made such moves inevitable in aircraft manufacturing as soon as it reached maturity. This situation was reached in 1928 and of the several conglomerates then formed; North American Aviation was destined to survive as the most successful, becoming eventually one of the world's largest aircraft companies. The late 'twenties were the years of the great boom in American business, coinciding with whole-hearted public acceptance of flying and resulting in an eagerness on Wall Street to take a financial stake in what could only be regarded as a growth industry. The boom was destined to be short-lived and when the bubble burst, the aircraft companies suffered along with the others, but the conglomerates were mostly able to survive thanks to their large resources. Because of its origins, North American Aviation Inc. (NAA) is almost unique among the major aircraft companies in that it does not bear the name of a pioneer designer around whose products the company was first formed. Indeed, for the first six years of its existence, NAA was only a holding company, all its activities being conducted in the name of one or other of its subsidiaries. These, at the time of incorporation on December 6th, 1928, included Curtis Aero plane and Motor Company, Wright Aeronautical, Curtis-Robertson Airplane Manufacturing Company, Curtis-Caproni Corporation, Travel Air, Moth Aircraft Corporation and Keystone Aircraft Corporation. All these companies had been brought together in August 1929 under the title of Curtis-Wright Corporation by Clement M. Keys, Canadian born and one-time editor of the Wall Street Journal, and it was Keys who launched NAA as the new holding company for this group of companies, in which two million shares were quickly taken up for $25 million. In the next few years, a series of deals resulted in NAA acquiring complete or partial control of other companies, either temporarily or permanently. On January 14th, 1929, The Sperry Gyroscope Co, Inc, was acquired outright, and in June the same year, Pitcairn Aviation Inc was acquired, being reorganized in January 1930 as Eastern Air Transport. Also purchased were Ford Instrument Co and Berliner-Joyce Aircraft Corp, which was renamed B/J Aircraft Corp. For a time, NAA also had a large stake in Intercontinental Aviation Inc, which founded the Cuban airline Cuba and owned the controlling interest in CIA Aviation Faucett in Peru and in China Airways Federal Inc. Eastern Air Transport purchased New York Airways in 1931 so this also became an NAA company, and another deal brought in a 47 percent interest in Transcontinental and Western Air (the original TWA). On the manufacturing side, a stake was acquired temporarily in Douglas Aircraft Co Inc at Santa Monica. And the story goes on..... The aircraft descriptions that make up the main art of this work are arranged broadly in chronological order, taking as a guide the earliest NA charge number applicable to each design or group of designs. In some cases, notably the NA-16 family of derivatives, it is logical to group a number of aircraft under a single heading, and chronology inevitably suffers somewhat. Covers military aircraft from the year 1937 to the aero commander models 111 and 112, civilian aircraft. Descriptions of the aircraft and specifications of each aircraft covered. WWII Fact Files Anti Tank Weapons by Chamberlain and Gander. Softcover, contains 64 pages.Without a doubt the most important new technical weapon of World War 2 was the tank. Its ascendancy over the battlefields was soon recognized by all the warring nations who produced weapons of varying efficiency in an attempt to reduce its effectiveness and remove its prime tactical asset-mobility. This Fact File sets out to describe and illustrate the anti-tank weapons of all the combatants. Included are anti-tank guns, anti-tank rifles, anti-tank mines and grenades along with recoilless weapons such as the bazooka and the German Panzerfaust. Each weapon is described and illustrated with its relevant data. Not included are the various mobile applications of these weapons such as the German Panzerjager and the British anti-tank gun portees. The weapons described are those designed specifically for the anti-tank role and the book does not include the various dual purpose guns, these will be covered in future Fact Files. $9.95 WW2 Fact Files Machine Guns by PETER CHAMBERLAIN and TERRY GANDER Some military writers have described the machine gun as 'the supreme infantry weapon' and during World War 2 it certainly maintained its tactical role inherited from the battlefields of World War I. Its importance to all the combatant armies cannot be over-estimated as it played the part of prime firepower source of all the infantry units of every combatant. This Fact File sets out to describe the machine guns used by all the warring nations involved in World War 2. Each machine gun is described and illustrated along with its data. All the machine guns used are mentioned including World War I veterans such as the German MGO8 and the British .303" Vickers, and going right up to the famous German MG42. The coverage includes such items as the Indian Army's Vickers-Berthier, the Japanese Nambu series, the Russian M191 0, and the Czech ZB26. Also included are the numerous light machine guns such as the Bren and American Johnson. The largest calibre covered is 15 mm with heavier guns being covered in other Fact Files. $9.95 WW2 Fact Files Heavy Artillery - Peter Chamberlain and Terry Gander 64 pages For the purpose of this Fact File, heavy artillery has been defined as guns between the calibres of 106mm and 210mm. This category of artillery usually forms the main bulk of any army's striking force, which is used for barrages and 'long range sniping'. During World War 2 this category included what was perhaps the most varied and assorted range of artillery pieces likely to be encountered, for it included such modern pieces as the British 5.5 inch howitzer (still in service in 1974) and such antiques as the French 155mm Schneider guns. Included are the British 4.5 inch howitzers, the long string of Russian 1 22 and 1 52mm pieces, the many French guns and howitzers in this calibre range, and many other artillery pieces from all the major combatants. As is usual in this series, many of the guns are illustrated with hitherto unpublished photographs. $9.95 WW2 Fact Files American Gunboats and Minesweepers by H.T. Lenton 64 pages Out of print. This book lists all the auxiliary escort vessels of the US Navy during the Second World War. Apart from pre-war construction of gunboats proper, the USN applied the term to all the anti-submarine vessels which were taken over after December 1941 . They included converted fishing craft and yachts, ex-British corvettes, and even the famous "Eagle" boats built by Henry Ford in the First World War. Although small, this motley collection of ships performed a vital role in keeping the coastal waters of the United States safe for shipping. The yachts were graded according to size, and ranged from large ocean-going vessels of 2-3000 tons down to small craft of 100-200 tons used for harbor defenses. Most were returned after the war to their owners or sold for scrap. The river gunboat had been built in the 1 920s for the Yangtze Patrol, but after the Japanese attack on the Philippines the lone survivor was handed over to the Chinese.
WWII Fact Files Anti Tank Weapons British Escort Ships Walt Disney Fantasia 2000 art book program $10 Walt Disney pictures presents Fantasia 2000, measuring approx 12 ½” X 10 ½”, approx 30 pages, many of which are foldout pages. Timeline, musical program, and many color photos! Many of the pictures would look great framed!
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