Militaria Publications

Cpl. A. O. Bergmann and Pvt. John Abbondanza (l. to r.), checking out tools, Hampton Roads Port of Embarkation, 3 February 1944
Cpl. A. O. Bergmann and Pvt. John Abbondanza (l. to r.), checking out tools, Hampton Roads Port of Embarkation, 3 February 1944.

Today in WW II: 9 Jul 1940 Battle of Calabria [Battle of Punta Stilo, the toe of Italy] fought between the Italian Royal Navy and the British/Australian Royal Navies, 30 miles [48km] east of Punta Stilo. More ?

9 Jul 1943 US-British invasion of Sicily begins [night of 9-10 Jul].
9 Jul 1944 British and Canadian forces capture Caen from the Germans, a critical post-D-Day objective in Normandy, France.
9 Jul 1944 US forces reach the northern end of Saipan, finding thousands of Japanese civilian men, women, and children who commit suicide by leaping off the cliffs rather than be captured.
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Militaria Magazines, Periodicals, Publications

Militaria International Magazine is the first international advertising publication for all types of collectible militaria, buy sell and trade. First issue was in Nov. 1997 -- circulation is planned in 20 countries. Contact them toll-free at 888-428-1942 or locally at 612-428-7575. P.O. Box 43400, Minneapolis, MN 55443-0400

Military Trader magazine is the best US monthly source of news, features, collecting advice, market information and listings of military shows and events. Covers the military hobby, all types, completely and accurately.

Shotgun News is primarily about guns but every issue includes military field equipment, accessories, and collectibles.

Maloney's Antiques and Collectibles Resource Directory is a huge book containing tens of thousands of entries for thousands of categories of antiques and collectibles. Dealers, collectors, experts, websites, appraisers, and more.

Canadian Militaria Directory & Sourcebook lists over 1,000 entries, in 23 categories in 92 pages. The entries include virtually ever enterprise of interest to the Canadian militaria enthusiast.

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