2014 Product catalog. Books & Magazines for the military enthusiast.

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1 Books & Magazines for the military enthusiast all armor plate press products are designed and printed in the usa 2014 Product catalog

2 The American Firepower Series This series brings you a unique selection of images of American small arms in action during World War II. The photos in these books not only pay tribute to the men who carried these weapons in battle, but also to the men and women who designed and built the guns that helped win the war that saved the world from tyranny..45 Caliber Pistols This volume shows the.45 pistols in action from the trench-fighting of WWI, to combat in all theatres in WWII, in action in the Korean War, and finally in the Vietnam War. $30. The M1 Carbine Volume II The second volume covering the M1 Carbine in our popular photo study series, this book offers a wealth of combat photography showing the Carbine in action during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. The M1 Garand Volume II A second volume, packed with twice as many images as the first, covering the M1 Rifle in combat in all combat theatres of WWII, in the Korean War and during the Vietnam War. The Thompson Submachine Gun 200+ classic images tell the combat story of the Thompson Gun, from its initial use in Nicaragua and China before WWII, throughout WWII and into the Korean War. 172 pages. $30. US Bolt Action Rifles Coming in 2013, this photo study shows the M1903 Springfield and the M1917 Enfield in action and during training from WWI through the Korean War. $30. Bazookas and Flamethrowers Coming in 2013, this photo study shows US bazookas and flamethrowers in all combat theatres during WWII and the Korean War. $30. The Browning.30 Caliber Machine Guns The 200+ images in this photo study show the.30 cal guns in action with American troops throughout their long service history, in many exciting never-before-published photos. 203 pages. $30. The Browning.50 Caliber Machine Guns 200+ images showing.50 caliber weapons in action throughout WWII and the Korean War, showing the guns in multiple configurations and in every major combat theatre. 181 pages. $30. The Browning Automatic Rifle 200+ images, many never before seen, showing the BAR in combat everywhere it served from WWI through WWII and into the Korean War. 172 pages. $30.

3 American Weapons of the 20 th Century The American "Arsenal of Democracy" has led the way to victory beginning in 1917 with the United States entry into World War One, and continued on throughout the many conflicts of the 20th Century. This growing selection of books from Armor Plate Press illustrates American infantry weapons in combat around the world, presenting a detailed look at the famous, and even the most obscure, weapons in the hands of US combat troops. The Yanks Are Coming! Firepower of the American Expeditionary Force images across 250 pages shows the full range of American weapons of WWI, plus French, British and Italian small arms in U.S. hands. $40. Small Arms of the Vietnam War This unique photo study, featuring 400+ photos, portrays the wide range of small arms employed in the conflict, from pistols to rifles to heavy machine guns, as carried by the equally wide range of troops who fought in Vietnam. German Weapons & Armor Books The popularity and interest in German AFVs and infantry weapons is greater than ever. Armor Plate Press brings you unique photo study titles that examine German AFVs of both World Wars, along with detailed studies of the infantry weapons of these same conflicts. Featuring many rare images these books will satisfy even the most demanding German tank enthusiast or weapons collector. German Machine Guns A photo study of 300+ images provides the military firearm enthusiast with a rare look at German machine guns in combat, using many never-before-published images from private sources. 218 pages. $30. Flakpanzers This photo study shows all manner of mobile flak vehicles, ranging from halftracks fitted with 20mm and 37mm AA guns, to purpose-built AA tanks like the Mobelwagen and Wirbelwind. $30. Through the Eyes of the Fox Despite his status as a legendary Panzer general, many do not know of Erwin Rommel s abilities as a photographer. This new photo study offers an incredible selection of photos taken by Rommel and his entourage, providing a unique visual record of his campaigns in France and Africa. 180 pages. $40. German AFVs of World War One An important look into Germany s odd collection of armored vehicles in the Great War. These images in this book show the genesis of German tank design, as well as their theories behind armored combat, concepts that would be unleashed upon Europe in 1939 with great effectiveness. 126 pages. $30.

4 Blitzkrieg Armor Series This series focuses on the armored fighting vehicles of the Blitzkrieg era from These volumes contain many rare images of British, French, Belgian, Dutch and German vehicles of the 1940 campaign in the West, as well as Polish, Soviet and German vehicles of the 1939 and 1941 campaigns in the East. These volumes are great references for modelers and armored vehicle researchers and enthusiasts. All six volumes are now available for purchase. Blitzkrieg Armor Volume One: The Western Front This volume highlights the vehicles of the German invasion of Western Europe, particularly French AFVs, and those of the British Expeditionary Force. 132 pages. $30. Blitzkrieg Armor Volume Two: The Eastern Front Focuses on the armored fighting vehicles of the German invasion of Eastern Europe, beginning in Poland, and culminating in the massive armored clashes of Operation Barbarossa. 134 pages. $30. Blitzkrieg Armor Volume Three: The Western Front Volume Three focuses on the German invasion of Western Europe in 1940, including images of French, German, Belgian and British AFVs. $30 Blitzkrieg Armor Volume Four: The Eastern Front The images in Volume Four focus on Polish AFVs and artillery in 1939, as well as Soviet and German armor in $30 Blitzkrieg Armor Volume Five: The Western Front Volume Five covers the German invasion of Western Europe in 1940, focusing on the wide variety of French and German vehicles employed in the Battle of France. $30 Blitzkrieg Armor Volume Six: The Eastern Front The largest Blitzkrieg Armor book so far, Volume Six highlights the German invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941 and focus on the wide range of Soviet and German armored vehicles in action. $30 All items marked with an orange star are new products currently in developement and will be released sometime in all products are available fo

5 Aviation Books Our popular series of captured and wrecked aircraft books, detailing the aircraft of the Japanese Army and Naval air forces, as well as the Luftwaffe during World War II continue to delight military aviation fans around the world. These volumes contain some of the finest, most detailed images of Axis aircraft ever published. Following in this tradition, a new series is in development, titled Downed by the Blitz, that shows the captured and wrecked aircraft of the Polish, French, British, and Soviet air forces of the era. Grounded Eagles: Captured & Wrecked Aircraft of the Luftwaffe Showing the full range of German fighters, bombers & trainers, these photos depict the bitter end of the Luftwaffe, its aircraft scattered and wrecked across the battlefields of Europe and Africa. 129 pages. $30. Ground Eagles II: Captured & Wrecked Aircraft of the Luftwaffe Grounded Eagles II is the second volume of a unique photo study series, featuring more than 350 images of captured and wrecked German aircraft during the Second World War. 204 pages. $30. Downed by the Blitz: Captured & Wrecked British, French, Polish & Soviet aircraft of the Blitzkrieg Era Coming in 2013, this book leverages many unpublished photos taken by the German troops themselves as they found Allied aircraft abandoned and wrecked across the battlefields of Europe. Many rare aircraft types are pictured, providing a boon of background materials for historians. $30. Setting Suns: Captured & Wrecked Japanese Aircraft in WWII Setting Suns is a unique photo study, featuring images of Japanese Army and Navy aircraft captured by Allied troops. These photos help tell the story of the explosive air war over the Pacific. 144 pages. $30. Setting Suns II: Captured & Wrecked Japanese Aircraft in WWII Picks up where volume one left off, providing a unique look at captured and wrecked Japanese Army and Navy aircraft in WWII. 126 pages. $30. Setting Suns III: Captured & Wrecked Japanese Aircraft in WWII This book offers a giant collection of outstanding photos, printed in a large format to show off the details of the unique aircraft of the Japanese Army and Navy Air Forces. 306 pages. $50. r secure ordering online at: latepress.com

6 World War II Ordnance Illustrated Created to satisfy the most discriminating weapons collector, historian or modeler, this publication delivers the high quality images that reveal the details behind the stories of the classic weapons systems of all the combatant nations of WWII. Each issue features four major articles with dozens of rare and/or previously unpublished images. Priced at $12.00 per issue. Issue I Püppchen recoilless AT gun BAR field modifications Soviet anti-tank rifles US Tank Destroyers Issue II T-35 Soviet Heavy Tank Jagdpanther Tank Hunter USMC Shotguns in Pacific War Japanese Light Machine Guns Issue III US M3 Grease Gun SMG FT-17 Tank Wespe 10.5cm SP Gun French M1924/29 LMG Issue IV Sd. Kfz. 4 Nebelwerfer Maultier BREN Machine Gun US M3 75mm GMC M1 Carbine Field Modifications Issue V The Reising Submachine Gun US Rifle Grenades Japanese 47mm Anti-Tank Gun KV-2: Red Giant Issue VI U.S. Flamethrowers Japanese Model 89 German Goliath Tracked Mine Quad Maxim MG Issue VII Panzerfaust: Germany s Iron Fist Japanese Type 95 Light Tank Tommy Gun Modifications Soviet IS-II Heavy Tank Issue VIII US Grenades Sten Gun SMG Brumbar DP28 Issue IX Grant Tanks in North Africa German 7.5cm Pak 97/38 German Panzerjager IV Springfield 03 Sniper Rifles Issue X MP38/40 Submachine Gun Sd.Kfz. 234/2 Puma Armored Car 57mm M1: GI Anti-Tank Gun Japanese Rocket Launchers Issue XI Jagdtiger: 128mm Hunting Tiger Solaranta L/26 Light Machine Gun T-26 Soviet Light Tank Chinese Army Weapons in WWII

7 Special Issues An extension of the popular WWII Ordnance Illustrated series, these special issues cover unique topics in depth. Loaded with rare photographs, these publications are economically priced at just $16.95 each. Special Issue Mk I APG 1946 Captured axis vehicles & artillery at Aberdeen Proving Grounds in the early postwar period. Special Issue Mk II Beute Panzers Captured French and Belgian Armored Vehicles in German service during World War II. Special Issue Mk III Beute Panzers Captured British, US, Italian & Polish Armored Vehicles in German service during World War II. Ordnance Illustrated Tank War: World War One AFVs in action British Small Arms of World War II German Small Arms of World War II Japanese Small Arms of World War II Soviet Small Arms of World War II Sherman Family Photo Album Volume I: Western Europe Sherman Family Photo Album Volume II: Training, North Africa & Italy Sherman Family Photo Album Volume III: The Pacific Sherman Family Photo Album Volume IV: Lend-Lease & Variants

8 US Army Air Forces Photo Journal The USAAF Photo Journal provides a well-illustrated history of the men and equipment of the US Army Air Forces during World War II. Filled with high-quality wartime photos of unique aircraft, weapons and operations, this publication delivers the details that modelers, researchers and aviation historians crave. From the jungles of the PTO to the skies over Europe, down on the deck or up in the clouds, the USAAF Photo Journal is the visual record of the air superiority achieved by American air forces during WWII. Issue 1 Airborne Rocket Launchers P-400: Export Airacobra B-25 Gunships Pearl Harbor & Philippine Wrecks Issue 2 The B-26 Marauder Northrup P-61 Black Widow Suicide Sally at Yontan The A-26 Invader Special Issue I The Browning.50 Caliber Machine Gun The gun that shot down the Axis Special Issue II Axis Bomber Interceptors Special Issue III Axis Shipping Attack Aircraft tin signs Armor Plate Press is proud to bring you an exclusive line of antiqued metal signs featuring unique World War II content. These signs are made in the USA from a heavy gauge metal. They are given an antique style finish with a chemical treatment that simulates rust in the corner tips and provides a look reminiscent of the metal signs that were popular in the 1920s-1950s. An attractive and highly durable decoration for your home, office, den, garage or gun room. Sign dimensions: 17 1/2 in x 11 5/16 in. Please visit for our full catalog and larger views of each sign.