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Turner donovan military books offer the world s finest selection of rare and outofprint books on british military history from 1800 to 1945. Solidly challenging the idea that world war ii was a good war, the new dealers war offers a drastically new look at the conflict that has dominated the history of the twentieth century. Soldiers used early examples of military gas masks and modern metal helmets. We are one of the world s leading dealers in rare and first editions of science fiction, fantasy, and horror, with a strong emphasis on autographs, manuscripts, literary correspondence, and original art. The book is an attempt to raise questions about the presidents handling of. Dont miss our next auction featuring a wide variety of over 500 original vintage travel, advertising, sport, war, propaganda and movie posters from around the. The book describes a flawed and troubled president franklin d. The book contains sufficient photos of original items and supporting text, although closeup photos would improve this book greatly.
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