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Vintage 1946 “Battle Stations! Your Navy in Action” WWII Naval History & Photography Book
A fascinating vintage WWII-era book documenting the U.S. Navy in action during World War II. Published in 1946 by Wm. H. Wise & Co., Inc., New York, this substantial illustrated volume contains hundreds of photographs and historical accounts covering major events of the war.
Contents include:
* Pearl Harbor
* Battle of the Atlantic
* Battle of the Coral Sea
* Battle of Midway
* Guadalcanal
* North Africa and Sicily
* Normandy
* Kwajalein
* Marianas
* Philippine Sea
* Okinawa
* Iwo Jima
* Surrender of Japan
* Naval Medal of Honor recipients
* Post-war Navy
* Ships of the Fleet
The book contains numerous historical photographs, including dramatic images of ships, sailors, aircraft, battles, and wartime operations.
Interesting provenance: The front page has a handwritten ownership inscription reading “Property of Mr. Mrs. Nelson H. Guth.”
Condition: Vintage/pre-owned condition with expected age-related wear. The hardcover shows rubbing, scuffing and wear to the edges and corners, particularly along the spine. Pages have some age toning but are generally clean. Please examine all photographs carefully as they are part of the description.
Important: This book does have a noticeable musty/basement-type odor, consistent with long-term storage. Please take this into consideration before purchasing.
A wonderful addition for a WWII collector, military history enthusiast, naval history collector, or vintage book collector.
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