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GI Collector's Guide, Vol. 2: U.S. Army European Theater of Operations

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If you have seen Vol. 1, then this is quite similar, just with different items. Vol. 1 has more equipment and uniform items, vol 2 has some mor esoteric things, and more small personal items. All photographed in wonderful color.

While this book is a must for collectors of WW2 US militaria, it is also a great color guide for modelers and wargamers.

I originally encountered this book at a friend's house, the president of the non-profit reenactment group U.S. 2nd Rangers Infantry Battalion of St. Louis, MO (2ndrangers.org). He uses this book for researching items he is interested in, finding out exactly which year items were produced, and for entertainment. He has touted it as one of the best research tools he's found for WWII reenacting.

After I flipped through it and attended WWII Weekend 2009 at Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis I decided to start a business recreating the paper products from WWII for reenactors and the public. This book is absolutely invaluable in that respect. It has more items than any other book I've seen. It truly is an all in one resource.

If you're a reenactor or WWII aficionado, or have a child or someone else in your life who is interested in WWII this book, and its sister book Volume I, are the perfect purchase. Though the price may be off putting for some you have to realize that the book is full of 100% full color high gloss pages it is beyond worth it.

For the second time, Henri-Paul Enjames has made a major contribution to the world of identifying and the collecting of American WWII militaria. Volume 2 of the GI Collector's Guide adds to and expands the categories of equipment identified in the first volume. More emphasis has been placed upon ephemera, those paper items intended for short time use, under Army Publications and Other Printed Material. We find sections on publications and paper items of all kinds. The section on Personal Items has been expanded, as well as Sports & Recreation. A section on American POW's has been added, along with new sections on Camp Life, the Wartime Draft and Training Camps. Significant additions to Volume One's Uniforms, Mountain Troops, Female Personnel and the Medical Department have been made. Other sections; Weapons, Armored Forces and Airborne Troops have new additions. Of particular interest is the expansion of the equipment used by Army Chaplains. Here we find published photos of rare and difficult to find items used by Chaplains to hold services in the field for all three denominations. It goes without saying that this volume is essential for the library of the serious collector. The color photography is unequaled and the list price is very reasonable.

Book was a bit disappointing. Although it had some interesting stuff in it - it seemed to refer a lot back to Vol 1. Definately not as good or as interesting as Vol1.

The GI Collector's Guide Vol 2 is a great companion to Vol. 1. The color pictures are excellent and the descriptions are easy for the novice to understand. This edition expansions on what the subject from the first volume. This is a must for collector's.

Excellent tool for any collector of military memorabilia. Many unusual and rare items listed. Good buy!

Excellent, a good continuation of Vol. 1 which was also excellent. Great pictures and descriptions. The personal items makes it a hit.

I have been collecting WWII militaria and weapons for over 30 years and I value highly reference books on the subject. This book along with Volume 1 are some of the finest books on the subject I have in my library. Also in a time of $100+ for a good specialty book, they are a fantastic bargain. The pictures and subject matter are fantastic quality and the authors coverage of the QM tags and markings of the items are very valuable. This is a heavy book of the best quality materials and should last a lifetime. Buy both volumes of this series and you will not be disappointed!!

If you enjoyed Vol. 1, you will like Vol 2 just as much. This volume has a tremendous amount of new "stuff" used by US G.I.s in WW2. A number of harder to find items are covered and pictured. All of the pictures are very well done and the descriptions are informative. I consider this a valuable reference guide for collectors of US GI militaria.

This book is an exellent addition of the first volume. This set together
are the best books about US - equipment and all the things form A - Z around, in the European Theater, of WW2.