Filled with toys and propoganda that bring back memories of times past. Matthews offers a history of toys in WWII, plus chapters on the home front, punch and stock, box tops and dimes, scrapbook collectibles, plus a whole lot more. Dynamic war-era playthings for every toy collector and enthusiast. Includes a value guide.
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an uncommon view of World War II,
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This review is from: Toys Go to War: World War II Military Toys, Games, Puzzles, & Books (Paperback)
I came to this book as a World War II history buff. I am also a serious collector of a limited type of World War II items--not toys. Coming from this perspective, I loved this book because it showed me an area that was virtually unknown to me even though I have been studying the war seriously for more than 20 years. Furthermore, I simply enjoyed it. My one complaint is the horizontal format which makes it difficult to read.
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pretty cool history book, but not enough color pics,
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This review is from: Toys Go to War: World War II Military Toys, Games, Puzzles, & Books (Paperback)
This is one of many books that are currently very popular which deal with items from the mid 20th century. Sure there are lots of toys that many of our parents and grandparrents will remember, especially if they spent formative years during WW2. Yet my feelings about this book are torn. For a comparable price you can purchase similar themed books (albeit not about war toys) that is presented in full color. That minor quibble having been said, it is still a one of a kind book that most collectors should own.
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ON SEPTEMBER 1, 1939, Hitler invaded Poland and World War II began. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
blackout kit, wartime toys, metal ban, trade press ads, nonstrategic materials, metal restrictions, military toys, cardboard soldiers, cardboard toys, toy buyers, paper doll books, tank bank, metal toys, box art, paper soldiers, wholesale catalog, wooden bullets, squadron insignia, target game, toy industry, paper toys Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Milton Bradley, World War, Air Force, Montgomery Ward, Dave Dawson, Uncle Sam, Toy Fair, United States, Lone Ranger, Young Patriot, North Africa, Orphan Annie, Parker Brothers, President Roosevelt, General Mills, Stage Door Canteen, Yankee Flyer, Captain America, Captain Midnight, Red Randall, Tom Mix, Unique Art, Barry Bart, Battle Checkers New!
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ON SEPTEMBER 1, 1939, Hitler invaded Poland and World War II began. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
blackout kit, wartime toys, metal ban, trade press ads, nonstrategic materials, metal restrictions, military toys, cardboard soldiers, cardboard toys, toy buyers, paper doll books, tank bank, metal toys, box art, paper soldiers, wholesale catalog, wooden bullets, squadron insignia, target game, toy industry, paper toys Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Milton Bradley, World War, Air Force, Montgomery Ward, Dave Dawson, Uncle Sam, Toy Fair, United States, Lone Ranger, Young Patriot, North Africa, Orphan Annie, Parker Brothers, President Roosevelt, General Mills, Stage Door Canteen, Yankee Flyer, Captain America, Captain Midnight, Red Randall, Tom Mix, Unique Art, Barry Bart, Battle Checkers New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Terry and the Pirates no. 20: Burma on the Run by Milton Caniff on page 213, and page 214
- Picture Puzzles on page 95, and page 96
- Wings For Victory by Roy F. Snell on page 108, and page 231
- Illustrated Radio Premium Catalog & Price Guide by T. N. Tumbusch on page 209, and Back Matter
- Battle of Britain by Rh Value Publishing on page 104, and page 245
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