Toys Go to War: World War II Military Toys, Games, Puzzles and Books

By J. Matthews

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0929521951
• ISBN13: 9780929521954
• Release Date: June 1994
• Publisher: Pictorial Histories Publishing Company
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 11.1" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

an uncommon view of World War II

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.

pretty cool history book, but not enough color pics

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.