Sea Devils by Philip D. Chinnery. A fascinating memoir of service with the "human torpedoes" of the Italian Navy's 10th Light Flotilla is, 40 years later, still considered the definitive account of the world's first combat swimmers. Borghese was the unit's last commanders and describes both the history and the many innovations from the secret workshop at La Spezia. Hardbound, 264 pages, photos.
7R0072R Sea Devils $32.95

The Italian Army in WWII No 340 in the Men-At-Arms, first of three in Italian series covers Europe 1940-43. A wide variety of units fought in Albania, Greece, Russia, France and Libya. Softbound, 48 pages, color plates, B&W photos.
7A2864R Italian Army in WW2 $14.95

The Italian Army 1940-45 (2). Osprey Men-At-Arms No. 349, second of three in the Italian series covers Africa 1940-43. A wide variety of Italian and Colonial units fought in Libya, Ethiopia, British Somaliland and Tunisia. Includes uniforms information, rank charts, order of battle information, even sash colors of colonial troops. Softbound, 48 pages, color plates, B&W photos.
7A2865R Italian Army in WW2 (2) $14.95

Handbook on the Italian Military Forces, 1943
Military Intelligence Service, U.S. Army. Originally published as TME 30-420, this intelligence handbook is a comprehensive review of the Italian Army and its Fascist Militia units during World War II. Chapters on recruitment, pay and training, organization of the different arms of service, the services of supply and transportation, armament and equipment, and tactics and combat doctrine. The 10 uniform plates are in color. Softbound, 480 pages, 166 photos/drawings.
1E9333 HB on Ital. Mil Fcs $59.95

Roman Eagles Over Ethiopia
by then Colonel (later Lieutenant General) Pedro A. del Valle, USMC. Colonel del Valle was the official U.S. military observer with the Italian Army for what has become known as the Italo-Ethiopian War of 1936-37. Originally published in 1940, Roman Eagles over Ethiopia sets forth the events leading up to the expedition, the various handicaps of terrain and climate, the traits and defense of the natives, and the complete movements of combat operations by the Italian Army under Generals De Bono, Badoglio and Graziani. In addition to the narrative of the battles and marches, the author provides the motivating factors of the carnpaign. Dispositions, successive positions, communications, supply and all of the tactics and strategy of the operations are depicted in an additional 25 clear explanatory maps. Hardbound, 272 pages, 53 illus., maps.
included maps
1E9321R Roman Eagles Over Ethiopia $49.95

The Black Prince And The Sea Devils The Story Of Valerio Borghese And The Elite Units Of The Decima Mas by Jack Greene and Alessandro Massignani. At the beginning of World War II, Prince Junio Valerio Borghese, dashing Italian nobleman, assembled the famous Decima MAS naval unit-the first modern naval commando squad. Borghese's "frogmen" were trained to fight undercover and underwater with small submarines and assault boats armed with a variety of destructive torpedoes. The covert tactics he and the Decima MAS developed, including the use of midget submarines, secret nighttime operations, and small teams armed with explosives, have become a standard for special forces around the world to this very day. The authors have drawn upon official archives as well as information from Allied and Axis veterans in an unprecedented attempt to separate fact from fantasy in this detailed examination of Borghese, the Decima MAS, and the Italian naval special forces. Hardbound, 284 pages, photos.
8Y1311R The Black Prince $27.50

Japanese Military Uniforms, 1930-1945 by Ritta Nakanishi. Superbly illustrated reference has hundreds of precise color illustrations of every kind of Imperial Army and Navy uniform-summer, winter, bands, aviation, infantry, cavalry, headgear, field equipment, insignia, flags, etc. Softbound, 60 pages.
9V0587R Jap. Mil. Uniforms 1930-45 $40.95

The Japanese Army 1931-45 (1). No 362 in the Men-At-Arms series. First of two volumes shows the uniforms and gear worn in China in the 1930s and in the tropics in 1941-42. Softbound, 48 pages, color plates, B&W photos.
7A6353R Japanese Army 1931-45 (1) $14.95

The Japanese Army 1931-45 (2) No 362 in the Men-At-Arms series. Second of two volumes shows the uniforms and gear worn from 1942 through defeat in 1945. Includes the main forces resisting the U.S. Pacific campaign and last ditch forces in Japan. Softbound, 48 pages, color plates, B&W photos.
7A6354R Japanese Army 1931-45 (2) $14.95

Japanese Paratroop Forces WW2
by Gordon Rottman and Takizawa Akira. Osprey Elite 127. Softbound, 64 pages, illus.
7A6903R Jap. Paratroop $16.95

Advance Force Pearl Harbor by Burl Burlingame. Attractive, information crammed pictorial on the Imperial Japanese Navy's underwater assault on America-a detailed unit history of the midget subs which initiated the attack on December 7, 1941. Material lightly covered elsewhere, strongly presented here. Softbound, 480 pages, many illus.
2C2271R Adv. Force Pearl Harbor $22.00

Handbook on Japanese Military Forces. Reprint of the 1944 edition of the War Department's well illustrated "bible" on all things Japanese and military. Covers organization, tactics, equipment, weapons, you name it! Softbound, 410 pages, illustrated
9D7102R Handbook on Jap. Mil. Forces $29.95

Uniforms, Organizations & History of the German Police
Volume I by John R. Angolia and Hugh Page Taylor. The police played a vital role in the Third Reich, yet are a fascinating and complex subject that has inexplicably been ignored. This first volume of a multi-volume series on the subject changes all that. The combined talents of two leading experts in the field have created the ultimate reference. This history of the German police traces back to the mid-15th Century with particular attention given to the Weimar and Third Reich periods. You will now understand the police mindset, organization and development, plus the evolution of uniforms in Nazi Germany. This first volume contains details of the essential June 1936 dress regulations. A day-to-day chronology of the part played by the police in the Third Reich is also given. All this is contained in 704 fact-packed pages. And all this encyclopedic coverage is found in just the first volume of the long awaited series!
At least two other fully illustrated volumes will follow, covering analytically and in great detail all aspects and branches of the police in Nazi Germany and her collaborationist allies, to include uniforms, insignia, flags, edged weapons and all other paraphernalia. Hardbound with deluxe binding, 704 pages, 720 photos & illustrations.
6A3897R German Police Vol. 1 $62.95

SS STEEL
by Kelly Hicks. The central issue regarding SS helmets is the huge number of fakes now on the market. SS Steel is intended to assist the collector in determining the fakes from the real thing. It provides information specific to their paint, decals and general characteristics. During full-scale production of the M-35 series of helmets, each of the five German helmet makers installed their own pattern of SS decal on helmets at the factory. This trend is evident in about 90 percent of M-35 specimens analyzed; 96 percent of M-40 and M-42 helmets. Examples of dozens of original helmets show clear evidence of this maker-to-decal correlation. For the first time, this relationship has been analyzed and presented. It will thwart the counterfeiters on a fundamental level. In addition to decal analysis, SS Steel explores the reuse and reissue of helmets, due to supply shortages and other factors. Variations, unusual and rare helmets, and foreign volunteer SS helmets are also explored. Several helmets are presented with their documented history, showing how research can be conducted on helmets that bear the name of their former SS owner. A must-have book for serious collectors of helmets of Germany's Third Reich elite. Hardbound with deluxe binding, 241 pages, 400 full color photos & illustrations.
6A3896R SS Steel $44.95

Knight's Cross and Oak-Leaves Recipients 1939­40 Osprey Elite 114 by Gordon Williamson and Ramiro Bujeiro. In 1939 a new grade in the Iron Cross series was introduced, the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). It was awarded for a variety of reasons, from skilled leadership to a single act of extreme gallantry, and was bestowed across all ranks, grades, and branches of service. As the war progressed, further distinctions were created for existing winners, namely Oak-Leaves; Oak-Leaves with Swords; and Oak-Leaves with Swords and Diamonds. This book, the first in a sequence of four, covers winners of the Knights Cross and the Oak-Leaves distinction in the period 1939-40 as well as documentation. Softbound, 64 pages, illus.
7A6780R Osp: KC and OL $16.95

Knight's Cross and Oak-Leaves Recipients 1941-45
Osprey Elite 123 by Gordon Williamson with Ramiro Bujeiro. The remarkable early successes of the armed forces of the Third Reich prompted the decision that the supreme decoration for personal valour or outstanding leadership "the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross" was insufficient. To mark further acts of gallantry a new distinction was created in June 1940, the Oak-Leaves clasp. Further decorations in the form of the Swords and, finally, the Diamonds were added. Describes and illustrates a selection of recipients of the KC and Oak-Leaves between 1941 and early 1945. Softbound, 64 pages, illus.
7A6642R KC 1941-45 $16.95

Knight's Cross, Oak-Leaves and Swords Recipients 1941-45
Osprey Elite 133 by Gordon Williamson. Softbound, 64 pages, illus.
7A6643R Osp: KC, OL & S. $16.95

Fort Eben Emael
The key to Hitler's victory in the West. (Fortress 30) by Simon Dunstan and Hugh Johnson. At the outbreak of World War II, Fort Eben Emael in Belgium was the strongest fortress in the world, and it lay exactly across the German invasion route of Belgium and France. On 10 May 1940, ten German gliders carrying just 77 paratroopers landed on top of the fort. Using top secret hollow-charge weapons for the first time in warfare, the assault pioneers of Sturmgruppe Granit subdued Eben Emael within just 30 minutes, and the fortress surrendered within 30 hours. It remains one of the greatest raids in the annals of Special Forces. Softbound, 64 pages, illus.
7A6821R Fort Eben Emael $16.95

12th SS, Volume 1
The History of the Hitler Youth Panzer SS Division by Hubert Meyer, chief of staff of the 12th SS until its surrender in 1945. 2 Volumes. Volume one details all aspects of the division's history with a mix of tactical and strategic accounts, including the creation and training of these teenage warriors and their baptism of fire in the Normandy campaign. Softbound, 480 pages, photos.
12th SS, Volume 2
Volume two continues with the survivors of the bloody fighting in France regrouping to make a final stand in the Ardennes and Hungary. A detailed and gripping account of the most famous, and infamous, division to fight in World War II for any side. Softbound, 448 pages, photos, maps.
7A3198R 12th SS, Vol. 1 $19.95
7A3199R 12th SS, Vol. 2 $19.95

Infantry Aces
The German Soldier in Combat in WWII by Franz Kurowski
Combat stories of eight German infantry soldiers: one paratrooper, two members of the Waffen-SS, and five members of the Wehrmacht. Here are the fascinating stories of the men who stared death in the face during some of the most brutal battles ever waged. Kurowski was a reporter in the German army during World War II. A concluding chapter examines infantry tactics. Softbound, 512 pages, photos, maps.
7A3202R Inf. Aces $19.95

Tigers in Combat II
by Wolfgang Schneider. In this follow-up to Tigers in Combat I, Schneider turns his attention to the Tiger tanks of the Waffen-SS and the Wehrmacht's "named" units, such as the Grossdeutschland Division, Company Hummel, and Tiger Group Meyer. Based on combat diaries, the text tells the history of each unit, but most of the book is devoted to photos of the tanks and their crews. 450 b&w photos, many of them rare, of Tiger tanks and their crews. Color illustrations by Jean Restayn focus on markings, camouflage, and insignia. Inventories and timelines for each unit. Softbound, 384 pages.
7A3203R Tigers in Combat II $29.95

Grenadiers
The Story of Waffen SS General Kurt "Panzer" Meyer
by Kurt Meyer. Meyer's autobiography is a fascinating insight into the mind of one of Germany's most highly decorated and successful soldiers of World War II. Follow Meyer with the 1st SS-Panzer Division "Leibstandarte" and the 12th SS-Panzer Division "Hitlerjugend," from the first day of the war in Poland, through service in France, Russia, and Greece, up until his capture in Normandy in 1944 and his postwar trials and tribulations. Softbound, 432 pages, photos.
7A3197R Grenadiers by Meyer $19.95

ESSENTIAL TANK IDENTIFICATION GUIDE
Wehrmacht Panzer Divisions 1939-45
The definitive study of the equipment and organization of the Wehrmacht's armored divisions. Illustrated with detailed artworks of German tanks and their markings with exhaustive captions and specifications. Organized by division, the book describes in depth the various models of tank in German service during the war with each individual armored division, with listing of the unit commanders and any famous tank aces. Each divisional section is further broken down by campaign, accompanied by orders of battle, a brief divisional history of the campaign and any specific unit markings. Iinformation boxes accompany the full color artworks, all drawn to the same scale, Essential reference guide for modelers and Panzer enthusiasts. Hardbound, 192 pages, 500 illustrations and 10 photos.
7Y8754R Essential Tank ID Guide $34.95

FOR EUROPE
The French Volunteers of the Waffen-SS
by Robert Forbes. Knowledge of the history and fate of the French volunteers of the Waffen-SS has been plagued by inaccurate and misleading accounts for years - until now. Definitive account of its subject, impeccably researched directly from French and German sources, and with assistance from former volunteers. Covers: * The formation of the French Sturmbrigade of the Waffen-SS and its engagement in Galicia/* The formation of the French Division of the Waffen-SS called 'Charlemagne', including brief histories of its main component parts, namely the LVF and Milice française/* The bitter fighting and and massacre of 'Charlemagne' on the Eastern Front, in Pomerania 1945 /* The reformation of 'Charlemagne'/*A blow-by-blow account of the French Sturmbataillon in the final battle for Berlin/*The French Waffen-SS in NW Europe 1944-45, including a new and detailed study of the events surrounding the murder of 12 French volunteers of the Waffen-SS at Bad Reichenhall with information provided by a relative of one of those murdered/* The story of a French nurse of the Waffen-SS/*New material on the French volunteers who served with the NSKK and SK-OT/* The postwar years/* The former French volunteers of the Waffen-SS who fought in the ranks of the BILOM in Indochina. Hardbound, 424 pages, 6 maps.
7Y2268R For Europe $59.95

GERMAN SOLDIERS OF WORLD WAR TWO by Jean de la Garde. This great reference has been long out of print, commanding premium prices in the used book market. This new edition includes significant additional material. Every soldier is shown on a full page, front and back with numerous detail shots of head gear, equipment etc. The chronological order of the original edition is retained, while the widest selection of types of Third Reich armed forces members is featured- from the best known uniforms to the more obscure. Hardbound, 160 pages, many color photos.
7R3935R German Soldiers of WW2 $39.95

CONDOR LEGION Spearhead 15: The Wehrmacht's Training Ground by Ian Westwell. On 27 July 1936, Adolf Hitler sent the Nationalists 26 German fighter aircraft. He also sent 30 Junkers 52s to Morocco. These were followed by many more German squadrons including bombers and fighters. The Condor Legion participated in all the major engagements including Brunete, Teruel, Aragon and Ebro. During the war it threw up a number of important names-such as Werner Mölders and Adolf Galland. It also allowed the Germans to practise the tactics that Blitzkrieg would make famous, such as close-air support and carpet bombing. The Condor Legion returned home in 1938 and there was a big parade through Berlin to commemorate its success. Softbound, 96 pages, illus in color and b&w.
7R3043R Condor Legion $19.95

Panzer Aces German Tank Commanders in World War II by Franz Kurowski. With speed, violence, and deadly power, heavily armored tanks spearheaded the German blitzkrieg that stormed across Europe in 1939. These lethal machines engaged in some of the fiercest fighting of World War II, from the beaches of Normandy and the Ardennes forest to the snow-encrusted eastern front. Kurowski tells the action-packed stories of six of the most daring and successful officers ever to command Panzers including Michael Wittmann. Softbound, 448 pages
7A3173R Panzer Aces $19.95

Panzer Aces II Battle Stories of German Tank Commanders in World War II by Franz Kurowski. With the same drama and excitement of the first book, Kurowski relates the combat careers of six more decorated German Panzer officers in this sequel to the well-regarded Panzer Aces.. Extensively researched, these gripping accounts follow the men and their tanks across three continents into some of World War II's bloodiest engagements. They campaigned with Rommel in the deserts of North Africa, participated in the monumental tank battle at Kursk, and, maneuvering only by muzzle flashes, fought frightening small-unit contests in the dark of night. Master tacticians and gutsy leaders, these men are legends. Includes chapters on Hermann von Oppeln-Bronikowski, Kurt Knispel, Karl Nicolussi-Leck, and other great commanders. Softbound, 432 pages
7A3175R Panzer Aces II $19.95

INSIDE THE TIGER I by Jean Restayn. Restayn finishes up his trilogy on the most famous German tank of World War Two. After having dealt in detail with the Tiger tank units on both Eastern and Western fronts, this author/illustrator of worldwide reputation now delves into the lesser known aspects of the Tiger I tank. Every conceivable interior and exterior construction detail is covered here together with a detailed analysis of the environment on the Tiger combat units: refuelling, ammunition, recovery, field repair, etc. Huge documentary work will also be the ultimate tool for model builders. Hardbound, 144 pages, many color illus
7Y03967R Inside the Tiger I $39.95

IF HITLER HAD WON by Richard Osborne. An account of the actual plans Hitler made for the time when the Axis powers would be victoriousThe postwar fates planned for the United States, Great Britain, the Soviet Union, and Italy are detailed. Maps of Europe, the Mediterranean area, and parts of Africa project this altered world, circa 1950. Illustrations included in the thought-provoking book feature Hitler's retirement home, designs for future German jet aircraft, the 400,000-seat Nuremberg Stadium, a plan to rebuild Berlin as "Germania," farmhouse designs for the new German settlers in the east, the Me264 "Amerika Bomber," a "Strength Through Joy" advertisement for the Volkswagen and more. Softbound, 328 pages, photos, maps.
8F3246R If Hitler Had Won $26.95

Tiger, The History of a Legendary Weapon by Egon Kleine and Volkmar Kühn. Reedited edition of a J.J. Fedorowicz Publishing classic on the Tiger I and Tiger II formations of the German Army and Waffen-SS. It is full of first-hand accounts that cannot be found anywhere else. Begins with the development of the Tiger and continues with its introduction to battle in Russia. All Army and Waffen-SS Tiger formations and the major battles they fought in are covered, from sPz.Abt. 501 in North Africa, through the titanic struggles on the Eastern Front, to the desperate fighting in the West and in Italy to the Waffen-SS Tiger battalions in Hungary and ending with  sPzAbt. 507 in the final  battles in Germany. Also included are unit histories of the Jagdtiger and Sturmtiger formations. Hardbound, large format, 273 pages, 390 b&w photos, 19 maps, appendices
4Y9180R Tiger: Legendary Wpn $72.00

Tigers in Combat by Wolfgang Schneider. By the end of World War II, the dreaded Tiger tank had achieved mythical, almost mystical status. In this much-sought-after volume on the Wehrmacht's numbered Tiger units, Wolfgang Schneider tells--in pictures--the story of these renowned tanks. Hundreds of photos depict Tigers in all situations and terrain, and a section of painstakingly detailed drawings brings the tanks to life in the metallic grays, snow whites, desert tans, and forest greens and browns that colored them. An accompanying text lists units' combat strengths, equipment, commanders, and engagements. Softbound, 320 pages.
7A3171R Tigers in Combat $19.95

Hitler's Secret Headquarters The Secret Führer Haupt-Quartier, from the Invasion of France to the Berlin Bunker by Franz W. Sedler, Dider Ziegert. This is the first and comprehensive record of all of Hitler's bunkers and command centers, including those built and used, those under construction, and those that never got past planning. Between 1939 and 1945 almost twenty Führer Haupt-Quartier were completed. At the end of the war numerous further projects were being built and countless other suitable sites were being investigated. Franz W. Seidler and Dieter Zeigert have pieced together the history of Hitler's secret headquarters thanks to the diaries of Siegfried Schmelcher, head of the construction project and Leo Muller, site supervisor, both of whom had unparalleled knowledge of the process. Their records include 158 illustrations, documents, and diagrams as well as detailed structural and material references, cutaway plans, safety instructions, and code names. Includes an inside view of Hitler's mountain retreat, the Berghof, and unique photographs of Hitler on campaigns. Hardbound, 256 pages.
7Y7622R Hitler's Secret HQ $39.95

Armor Battles of the Waffen SS, 1943-45 by Will Fey. The Waffen SS were considered the elite of the German armed forces in the Second World War and were involved in almost continuous combat. From the sweeping tank battle of Kursk on the Russian front to the bitter fighting among the hedgerows of Normandy and the last great offensive in the Ardennes, forever immortalized in history as the Battle of the Bulge, these men and their tanks made history. Softbound, 384 pages, 32 b&w photos; 15 drawings; 4 maps
7A2905R Armor Battles W-SS $19.95

Kommando: German Special Forces of WW Two by James Lucas. In-depth analysis of Germany's elite troops during the war. Without these secret agents and elite troops paving the way, Germany would have found it far more difficult to invade Czechoslovakia and Poland. Kommando details the stunning achievement of Nazi operatives in secret warfare, including Abwehr, Brandenburgers, SD, SS Parachute Bn., KG200, suicide pilots, human torpedoes, and the young people of the Werewolf, trained in partisan warfare. Hardbound, 245 pages, photos.
7Y1681R Kommando $9.95

The Waffen-SS (3) 11. to 23. Divisions by Gordon Williamson and Stephen Andrew. The Waffen-SS grew from a handful of battalions in 1939 to a force of more than 30 divisions by the end of World War II. The mid-war divisions covered in this third title range from some of the most effective German and Western European volunteer formations ­ e.g. the 12. SS-Pz Div 'Hitlerjugend', and the Scandinavians and Dutchmen of the 11. 'Nordland' and 23. 'Nederland' divisions ­ to the Bosnian Muslims of the anti-partisan 13. 'Handschar' Division, 'Kama', etc.. Illustrated with rare photographs from private collections and meticulous colour artwork, the text details their organization, uniforms and insignia, and summarizes their battle records. Softbound, 48 pages, illus.
7A6591R Osp: Waffen-SS 3 $14.95

The Waffen-SS (4) 24. to 38. Divisions, & Volunteer Legions by Gordon Williamson and Stephen Andrew. In 1944­45 the Waffen-SS formed many nominal 'divisions' from a motley range of sources, whose battlefield value was as varied as their backgrounds. The best were built around existing Western European volunteer regiments; some, raised from Central Europeans and Russians, were strong in numbers but weak in morale; some were of negligible size, scraped together from remnants and trainees; and some were sinister 'anti-partisan' gangs, assembled from the military dregs of the Eastern Front. Some crumbled at their first clash with the Allied armies; others, reduced to tiny battle groups, fought on stubbornly to the end. Units include: 24. 'Karstjager', 25. 'Hunyadi', 26. 'Hungaria', 27. 'Langemarck', 28. 'Wallonien', 29. (italienische), 32. '30 Januar', 33. 'Charlemagne', 34. 'Landstorm Nederland' , 35. SS und Polizei Gren. Div., 37. 'Lutzow', 38. 'Niberlungen' and Volunteer legions
Softbound, 48 pages, illus.
7A6592R Osp: Waffen-SS 4 $14.95

German Airborne Divisions Blitzkrieg 1940­41 by Bruce Quarrie. German Airborne Divisions became an integral part of the blitzkrieg operations that overran much of Western Europe during 1940 and 1941, from the historic raid on the Belgian fortress of Eben-Emael to the costly victory on the island of Crete. This title looks at the creation, evolution, and early operational deployment of the German airborne forces ('Fallschirmtruppe'), through highly detailed orders of battle, TOEs and examinations of crucial aspects such as doctrine, training, command and control, and the concept of vertical envelopment. Covers 7 Flieger Division, 22 Luftlande Division, Kampfgeschwader 1-3, Tactics, Weapons and equipment, C3I. Softbound, 96 pages, illus.
7A6571R Osp: Ger Abn Divs $21.95

German Field Fortifications 1939­45 (Fortress 23) by Gordon Rottman and Ian Palmer. The German Army's experiences in the trenches in World War I had done much to shape its concept of field fortification, and its mobile warfare ethos was intended to prevent the previous war's stalemate. This book addresses frontline defensive field fortifications, built by infantrymen using local materials, and includes rifle platoon positions, trenches, crew-served weapon positions, bunkers, dugouts, shelters and more. It also covers anti-tank and anti-personnel obstacles, as well as field camouflage methods and construction methods. The integration of these positions into permanent systems and theatre-specific defences are also discussed. Softbound, 64 pages, illus., index.
7A6761R Ger Field Fort. $16.95

German Infantryman (3) Eastern Front 1943-45 by David Westwood and Elizabeth Sharp. Osprey Warrior book with many previously unpublished photos of German infantry in the East. Facing overwhelming odds, these men were courageous and tenacious to the end. Softbound, 64 pages, illus.
7A6780R Osp: Ger Inf (3) $16.95

Volkswagen Military Vehicles of the Third Reich An Illustrated History by Blaine Taylor. Few who drove the original sixties' VW "Love Bug" knew that the vehicle was the creation of Hitler during the Third Reich. Intended as a symbol of prewar prosperity, the Volkswagen, or "people's car," eventually became a key element in the Nazi war machine. With the outbreak of World War II, production was adapted for military use, and the "Kubelwagen" and amphibious "Schwimmwagen" were widely produced. Detailed history of Volkswagen in the 1930s and 1940s covers all makes and models and is richly illustrated with rare photos of the vehicles themselves, technical drawings, engine designs, and period sales brochures. Hard., 187 pp, photos
4Z1313R VW Mil. Vehicles $40.00

German Belt Buckles 1845-1945 by Peter Nash. Except where noted for reproduction recognition, all buckles (front and back) shown in photos are original issue. Includes price information, makers' markings, photos of buckles in wear. Hardbound, 300 pages, 800+ b&w and color photos, drawings.
6E1870R German Buckles $59.95

Brandenburgers The Third Reich's Special Forces by Chris Ellis. Spearhead 13 is a look at the premiere clandestine special operations of Nazi Germany, the Brandenburg Division. Trained in exotic arts and foreign languages, they would show great ingenuity in carrying out their assigned missions from jumping the gun before the attack on Poland and throughout WW2. -
7Y2979R Spearhead 13: Brandenburgers $19.95

The German Army in World War I (1) 1914­15 by Nigel Thomas, illustrated by Gerry Embleton. Men-at-Arms 394 covers the organisation, uniforms, insignia and equipment of the Imperial German army in the first two years of the Great War. It includes detailed data tables and orders of battle. Softbound, 48 pages, illus.
7A6565R German Army in WWI $14.95

The Waffen-SS (1) 1. to 5. Divisions by Gordon Williamson, illustrated by Stephen Andrew. Men-at-Arms 401 is the first part of a detailed, unit-by-unit study of the most famous German combat organisation of World War II, with many previously unpublished photographs. Softbound, 48 pages, illus.
7A6589R Waffen-SS (1) $14.95

Gebirgsjäger German Mountain Trooper 1939­45 by Gordon Williamson, illus. by Darko Pavlovic. Osprey Warrior 74 examines the recruitment, training, and combat experiences of the common Gebirgsjäger. Tactics, training and the multitude of specialized personal equipment and clothing are covered in full detail. Softbound, 64 pages, illus.
7A6553R Osp: Gebirgsjäger $16.95

Fallschirmjäger: German Paratrooper 1935­45 by Bruce Quarrie, illustrated by by Velimir Vuksic. Osprey Warrior 38. The Fallschirmjäger divisions were initially used in an airborne assault role, small units capturing local objectives ahead of traditional forces. As the war progressed, the soldiers were used as elite line infantry. Although several new Fallschirm 'divisions' were created, most of their men never made a single combat drop. Softbound, 64 pages, illus.
7A6326R Osp. Fallschirmjäger $16.95

U-Boat Bases and Bunkers 1941­45 by Gordon Williamson, illustrated by Ian Palmer. Fortress 3 takes a close look at the formidable U-boat bases and bunkers built on the French coast (Brest, Lorient, St Nazaire, La Pallice, Bourdeaux) in Norway (Bergen, Trondheim) and Germany (Keil, Hamburg, Helgoland) and also focuses on the huge 'Valentin' factory complex at Bremen. Softbound, 64 pages, illus.
7A6556R U-Boat Bases $16.95

German S-Boote at War, 1939-1945 by Jean-Philippe Dallies-Labourdette, author of the 1996 U-Boote. The Germans called them "schnell" or fast boats, the Allies called them "E" or enemy boats. By any name, their daring raids in the English Channel and elsewhere were impressive and not nearly as much written about as some other branches of the Kriegsmarine. Hardbound, 144 pages, photos in color and b&w.
7Y0349R S-Boote $37.95

Sven Hassel is back!
Out of print for several years, now available again. Hassel wrote his semiautobiographical Legion of the Damned based on his service with a German penal unit on the Eastern Front. It was a major success and was followed by a series of novels. All dealt in a brutal and realistic way with the German soldier in combat, especially in Russia. All are paperbacks:
7X6631R Legion of Damned $9.95
7X6632R Monte Cassino $9.95
7X6633R Wheels of Terror $9.95
7X6634R SS General $9.95
7X6687R Blitzfreeze $9.95
7X6688R Comrades of War $9.95
7X6689R Liquidate Paris $9.95
7X6690R Reign of Hell $9.95

Tigers in the Mud by Otto Carius. The Combat Career of German Panzer Commander Otto Carius. The memoirs of this highly successful (150+ victories) Knight's Cross winner are now available again in a new edition. Softbound, 304 pages, photos, maps.
7A2911R Tigers in the Mud $19.95

WW II German Women's Auxiliary Services by Gordon Williamson, illustrated by Ramiro Bujeiro. Osprey Men-at-Arms 393 examines the organization and uniforms of the German women's auxiliary sevices - military, political, medical, labor and police - which supported the Wehrmacht in World War II. Softbound, 48 pages, illus.
7A6407R German Women's Aux $14.95

German Infantryman (2) Eastern Front 1941­43 by David Westwood, illus. by Elizabeth Sharp. Warrior 76 is the second in a mini-series examining the German infantryman before and during World War 2, post-1941 training, weapons, equipment, combat experiences and medical care are examined. Contains a full array of previously unpublished photographs taken by German servicemen during the invasion of Russia. Softbound, 64 pages, illus.
7A6611R Osp: Ger Inf East. Frnt $16.95

Postal Propaganda of the Third Reich by Albert L. Moore. Postal material was often used as a propaganda medium by the German government. the way that stamps, postcards, and even postmarks were used to send a message in more ways than one. Softbound, 140 pages, 100+ b&w and color photos.
6E1867R Postal Propaganda $29.95

POSTCARDS OF HITLER'S GERMANY: Volume III
by Roger James Bender. The third volume of this series is finally available. As with the first two volumes, it chronologically covers official issues, "printed to private order" for special events and propaganda cards for the years 1940-1945. For added interest, the colorful cards from annexed and and occupied countries are also included: Austria, Bohemia and Moravia, Poland, Alsace and Lorraine, Latvia, Ukraine, Serbia, Albania, the Island of Rhodes, just to name a few. This volume will be of particular value to collectors as it is almost 100% full color, to include all the imprinted stamps. 304 pages - over 1000 cards illustrated (most in color) - deluxe binding
6A2781R Postcards Vol. 3 $54.95

GERMAN CROSS IN GOLD: Volume I
by Mark C. Yerger. Commencing an unprecedented study detailing all SS and Police holders of the German Cross in Gold by unit, the first of two volumes of this new series examines the holders of the 2.SS-Panzer-Division "Das Reich." More than twenty years of research provide comprehensive information for the holders of this prestigious decoration to include the combat narrative that actually resulted in the award. Also included are all other awards, promotions, and known service history. Aside from full information on each individual, detailed data is provided for the various elements they were assigned to within the Division and other postings held in the course of their often diverse careers. Heavily illustrated with rare photos and documents, many were provided by the recipients themselves who fully supported the research. The actual award recommendation documents are seen and the approval process fully examined, adding tho an invaluable study for the historian. The illustrations also provide a wealth of information for collectors of uniforms, insignia, medals, documents, and autographs. An appendix includes the most detailed Order of Battle listing of commands compiled to date, as well as new data on the Division's Roll of Honor Clasp and Close Combat Clasp in Gold holders. Foreward by "Das Reich" Knight's Cross and German Cross in Gold winner Siegfried Brosow. 432 pages - 295 photos / illustrations - deluxe binding
6A2655R Ger Cross Gold $44.95

Elite Units of the Third Reich German Special Forces in WWII by Tim Ripley. Shows units such as the Brandenburgers and Skorzeny's commandos in training and in action, using previously unpublished photos. Includes the Condor Legion in Spain and an analysis of the battle tactics used by these specialized formations. Hard., 192 pages, photos.
7Y8316R Elite Units 3R $29.95

Forman's Guide to Third Reich German Awards... and Their Values. The new 3rd revised and expanded edition lists hundreds of badges and medals with over 1,100 crisp photos. Each badge shows a catalog value making this a highly useful sourcebook for collectors, appraisers, etc. New information on unknown or variant decorations are covered for the first time. Hardbound, 304 pages.
6A3884R Forman's Guide $49.95

Third Reich Cloth Insignia by Brian L. Davis. Covers the services, organizations and units (military and civilian) of Nazi Germany, including the Wehrmacht, the Police, Hitler Youth, Fire service, etc. An unparalleled collection and years of specialization in this area make Davis the perfect author for this project. Hardbound, 192 pages, full color, 150 pates illustrating over 700 badges and emblems.
7Y2930R 3rd Reich Cloth Insignia $49.95

The History of the German Steel Helmet 1916-1945 by Ludwig Baer. THE reference on the subject is back in print! Massive documentation combined with color and B&W photos on helmets from both World Wars. Includes Army, SS, Para, Police, Luftschutz, flight helmets, camo, liners, ballistic tests, the Stahlhelm in other countries, etc. Hardbound, 448 pages, nearly 1,000 photos and illustrations, many in color.
6A3831R Hist. of Ger. Steel Helmet OUT OF PRINT

Fallschirmjäger. German Paratrooper 1935-45 by Bruce Quarrie. Osprey Warrior book on the organization, training, tactics and combat operations of these elite troops. As usual with osprey, lots of great b&w and color detail on uniforms and equipment. Softbound, 64 pages (8 in color)
7A6326R Osprey: Fallschirm $16.95

Seitengewehr by George T. Wheeler. A history of the German bayonet, 1919-1945. Major new resource for the edged weapon collector. Covers military and civil bayonets, dress, field, foreign, accessories such as frogs and knots. Hundreds of photos (b&w and color), price guide. Much needed! Hardbound, 328 pages.
6A3878R Seitengewehr $44.95

Labor Organizations of the Reich by J. R. Angolia and David Littlejohn. Big new book on one of the understudied areas of the Third Reich, the various labor groups. Covers uniforms, headgear, flags, belts, tinnies, badges, cufftitles, armbands, rank insignia for the NSBO, DAF, RAD and other organizations. Hundreds of b&w photos. Hardbound, 557 pages.
6A3876R Labor Orgs of Reich $54.95

Belt Buckles and Brocades of the Third Reich by John R. Angolia. New revised (2001) edition is the most thorough reference ever done on the subject. Manufacturing styles are explained, detailed obverse and reverse photos of every known buckle and their multiple varieties are shown, and the complex identification of brocade belts is covered in full color. Coverage of manufacturing techniques, information about all known manufacturers, an informative section about reproductions, and other important items. Hardbound, 656 pages, over 2,000 photos (all brocades in color).
6A0652R Belt Buckles/Brocades $59.95

Fallschirmjäger. German Paratroopers from Glory to Defeat 1939-45 by I.M. Baxter and Ronald Volstad. Pictorial combines brief history with dozens and dozens of b&w photos (many new) plus four Volstad color plates. Softbound, 52 pages.
2T6505R Fallschirmjäger $11.95

Panzer Crewman 1939-45. No 46 in the Warrior series. Charts the recruitment, training, battle experiences and service conditions of a typical German armor crewman. Softbound, 64 pages, color plates, B&W photos.
7A6328R Panzer Crewman $16.95

WWII German Battle Insignia. No 365 in the Men-At-Arms series. Shows the wide range of cloth and metal insignia awarded in WWII; cufftitles, badges, medals, shields, etc. Softbound, 48 pages, color plates, B&W photos.
7A6352R German Battle Insignia $14.95

Germany's Eastern Front Allies (2) - Baltic Forces. No 363 in the Men-At-Arms series. Second volume covers the uniforms and insignia of Baltic military and security forces raised by the Germans. Softbound, 48 pages, color plates, B&W photos.
7A6193R East Front Allies - Baltic $14.95

WWI Trench Warfare (1) 1914-16. No 78 in the Osprey Elite series. Evolution of trench warfare in a time when evolving tactics and technology changed war forever. Discusses individual and support weapons, equipment and field fortifications in attack and defense. Softbound, 64 pages, color plates, B&W photos.
7A6197R WWI Trench Warfare (1) $16.95

WWI Trench Warfare (2) 1916-18 (June 2002). No 84 in the Osprey Elite series. Series concludes with uniforms, equipment and weapons of the men fighting the major battles of Ypres and the Somme. Softbound, 64 pages, color plates, B&W photos.
7A6198R WWI Trench Warfare (2) $16.95

Illustrated Red Baron. The Life and Times of Manfred Von Richthofen by Peter Kilduff. A distinguished historian of World War I aviation offers almost equally distinguished, illustrated coverage of the career of Freiherr Manfred von Richthofen, the legendary Red Baron. Making use of material, including photographs, from Richthofen family archives that were restricted by the East German government, Kilduff comprehensively summarizes Richthofen's career, mentors, comrades, aircraft, and opponents. Softbound, 160 pages.
7S9530R Illus Red Baron $14.95

Armies in the Balkans 1914-18 by Nigel Thomas and Dusan Babac. No 356 in the Men-At-Arms series. Covers the British, Germans, Austro-Hungarians, Ottomans and their allies in this Balkan clash of empires. Softbound, 48 pages, color plates, b&w photos.
7A6194R Armies in Balkans $14.95

The Hermann Göring Division
Osprey Men-at-Arms 385 by Gordon Williamson and Stephen Andrew. Hermann Göring, commander-in-chief of the air force, was determined that his Luftwaffe should share the glory of Germany's land conquests, and gave his name to a regimental combat group of infantry and Flak artillery. This élite unit was steadily enlarged into a brigade, then an armoured division, and finally into a two-division corps, fighting with distinction in Tunisia, Sicily, Italy, and on the Russian Front. This concise history is illustrated with rare personal photographs and eight colour plates, detailing the very varied uniforms and special insignia of this crack formation. Contents include Origins, Organisation, Commanders, Combat history, Uniforms and insignia, etc. Softbound, 48 pages, many illus.
7A6406R Osp: HG Div $14.95

Red Shines The Sun
A Pictorial History of the Fallschirm-Infanterie by Eric Queen. Traces the history of the Army paratroopers of the Fallschirm-Infanterie from their origins in 1937, to the expansion to battalion strength in 1938, then on through operations at Wola Gulowska (Poland), and Moerdijk (Holland). Features original examples of nearly all documents awarded to the Army paratroopers, as well as the most comprehensive study to date ofthe Army paratrooper badge or Fallschirmschützenabzeichen (Heer). Original examples of all known variations (silver, aluminum, cloth, feinzink) are pictured in full color. If you are interested in owning one of these badges, this book can literally save you from making a $2,000.00 mistake. Hardbound, 240 pages, 600 photos (many in color).
6A2745R Red Shines The Sun $69.95

Tank Killers: History of the Tank Destruction Badge by Thomas W. Breyette & Roger James Bender. This book covers the inception of antitank warfare on an individual basis in WWI and its evolution through the last desperate days of May 1945. Full color obverse and reverse views are presented of issue and variant badges, to include embroidered and field-made styles. A fakes and reproductions chapter will help you detect bogus pieces. The method of wear is detailed for the wartime period as well as by recipients later in the Bundeswehr. Award documents plus Soldbuch/Wehrpass entries are studied. Recipients of the Hitler Youth, Volkssturm and Navy are also covered. Biographies and photos of 75 recipients help portray the heroism required to be awarded this badge. This book concludes with an excellent overview of all the weapons both issues and make-shift, utilized by Germany's "Tank Killers." Foreword by Oakleaves holder Bodo Spranz: "The author of this work has produced an excellent study of the Tank Destruction Badge and its requirements, all based on careful research and interviews with holders of this decoration." Softbound, 144 pages, 312 photos (badges in color).
6A5322R Tank Killers $24.95

Panzerjager (Tank Hunter) by William B. Folkestad. First person account of Bernhard Averbeck who fought with Panzerjäger units in Russia (1942-44) and the West for 1944-45. First English book on these AT units, covers training, equipment, tactics and combat experiences. Softbound, 117 pages, photos.
7D9182R Panzerjäger $12.95

Stahlhelm by Floyd Tubbs. After bringing premium prices on the antiquarian book market, there is now a new revised and expanded edition of this classic reference. Thorough coverage of the many different German steel helmet designs from Paratroopers to Civil Defense, even the details of the metals and variations in liners. All at a truly bargain price. Welcome back! Softbound, 104 pages, 77 photos.
7S8677R Stahlhelm $16.00

World War II Troop Type Parachutes Axis: Germany, Italy, Japan by Guy Richards. World War II Troop Type Parachutes is uniquely suited for anyone interested in the history of airborne troops, and is profusely illustrated with unpublished period and contemporary photographs. Collectors, modelers and history researchers will be able to identify all of the troop parachutes used by the Axis powers in World War II. Additionally technical data, drawings and packing instructions are included for those who own or find a vintage parachute. The narrative describes the developmental history of the equipment and employment technique. Incidentals such as aircraft, tactical use, uniforms and even insignia are mentioned if they alter or refute what has previously been accepted as fact. This initial volume is devoted to the three Axis nations that formed paratroop units: Germany, Italy and Japan. A future volume will cover the Allied countries: Russia (USSR), France, Poland, Britain and the U.S. The chapters in each volume are arranged in the approximate chronological order of development. Softbound, 144 pages, over 220 color and b/w photographs, documents.
6E1110R WW2 Axis Parachutes $29.95

Germany's West Wall: The Siegfried Line
by Neil Short. Osprey Fortress 15 is about the West Wall (or Siegfried Line as the Allies called it) which played a crucial role in the fighting of 1944 and 1945 in North-West Europe. Constructed in the period after the remilitarization of the Rhineland in 1936, the Wall stretched for 300 miles from Cleve in the north to the Swiss Border and consisted of some 14,000 pillboxes. The Wall initially blunted the US attack, and Hitler used it as a springboard for the Ardennes Offensive. This title takes a detailed look at the development and form of this key fortification, examining the principles of its defence in visual depth, and discussing its fate in the wake of the Allied onslaught. Softbound, 64 pages, many color and b&w illus.
7A6678R Germany's West Wall $16.95

The Brown Battalions Hitler's SA in Words and Pictures. Translated and edited by Nicholas H. Hatch. Read the story of the rise of Hitler's SA in their own words. Published originally in Germany in 1938, tells its own story and that of its leaders, programs, and accomplishments. Lavishly illustrated with all original Nazi photography and period graphics, but translated into English. Outstanding detail of uniforms, insignia, flags, arms and edged weapons, Berlin street scenes, rallies, etc. Bios of SA leaders (except Ernst Röhm, of course; a total nonperson here). Hardbound.
7X1595R Brown Bns $39.95

Fallschirmjäger in Crete by Jean-Yves Nasse. Pictorial on 'Merkur', the German air assault on the island of Crete. Many new and previously unpublished pictures as well as first person interviews with German attackers and the British defenders. Hardbound, 160 pages, 400+ photos.
7S0337R FJ in Crete $37.95

Like A Cliff in the Ocean by Karl Ullrich. Brand new English language edition of the unit history of the 3rd SS Panzer Division 'Totenkopf'. This was available years ago from the SS veterans association under its German title, Wie ein Fels im Meer. Highly controversial unit originally formed for concentration camp service, this volume deals with the division's extensive wartime campaigning in such areas as France, Kursk, Kharkov, Warsaw 1944, etc. Many first person accounts and details of service in the wartime Waffen-SS not found elsewhere. Hardbound, 328 pages, maps, photos.
7X9169R Like A Cliff in the Ocean $76.00

Tiger I on the Western Front by Jean Restayn. The heavily armored Tiger I became the most famous German tank of World War II. The Tigers were originally intended to counter the heavy tanks of the Russian Front, and were assigned to specially created tank battalions. In 1944 Tiger units were rushed to Normandy and fought in all the major battles of the Western Front. Although they were superior to all the tanks of the Western allies, Tigers in the West faced the added danger of attack from greatly superior British and American air forces. Each Wehrmacht and W-SS unit equipped with the Tiger I is covered in detail. Each unit's insignia and a representative vehicle with camouflage and markings is shown in color. The operational history of each unit, and in some cases individual vehicles, is described with the aid of 250 black and white photos, most never before published plus 50 color plates. Hardbound, 144 pages.
7S0313R Tiger I West. Front $37.95

Third Reich Warrant Discs 1934-1945 by Don Bible. First book to cover the distinctive German police warrant discs (Erkennungsmarke, Dienstmarke) of the Third Reich. Geared for the collector, this large format book uses color photos to show detail of both the original police identification pieces and recent copies. Softbound, 64 pages, 90+ color photos.
6E1429R Warrant Discs $19.95

The German Freikorps 1918-23. Osprey Elite 76, now is Warrior #23. Germany's nationalist 'Free Corps' sprung from the ruins of the Imperial Army, fighting Reds at home and Poles on the border. 60 b&w photos and 12 color plates. Softbound, 64 pages.
7A6184R Freikorps $16.95

Tiger I in the East. by Jean Restayn. Exceptionally attractive and well illustrated operational history and OOB for both Army and Waffen-SS Tiger units. 250 photos, many not previously published and 50 color plates. Hardbound, 144 pages.
7X8281R Tiger I in East $37.95

Tigers at the Front. A Photo Study Compiled by Thomas L. Jentz. Tiger! The very name came to symbolize the superiority of German tank design. This book has been created as a photo essay showing the best and rarest photographs of Tigers with units at the front. No tank that the Allies fielded was comparable to the Tiger's combination of the 88mm gun with massive armor protection. Allied tankers could only hope that these heavy tanks would break down, become immobilized in soft ground, or be damaged by lucky hits on vulnerable points. Hardbound, 208 pages, 270+ b&w photos.
6E1339R Tigers at the Front $29.95

Elite German Divisions in World War II. by Werner Haupt. New book is a detailed look at Germany's elite units of World War II. It covers the formation and combat use of the Waffen-SS, Paratroops (Fallschirmjäger) and mountain troops (Gebirgsjäger)throughout the war and on a variety of fronts. Details include prewar formation and training; wartime activities; individual unit histories; commanders, and a good selection of war era photographs. Hardbound, 240 pages, 80 color and b&w photos.
6E1432R Elite German Divs $29.95

German Anti-Partisan Warfare in Europe 1939-1945 by Colin Heaton. Of frequent interest to our customers in such books as The Cruel Hunters and Devil's Guard, this is a new history of Germany's dark campaign against partisan and guerrilla forces throughout Europe. Uses exclusive interviews with German and Allied soldiers and irregulars on both sides of the battle lines to tell the story and separate fact from fiction. Hardbound, 240 pages, 100+ b&w photos.
6E1395R German Anti-Partisan $29.95

Flags of the Third Reich by Brian L. Davis. In Mein Kampf, Hitler claims that he made the decision to use the swastika as the emblem for his fledgling movement. He devoted almost four pages of his book to this matter. He felt that the new flag 'should prove effective as a large poster.' On 16 March 1936, in his role as supreme commander, he bestowed new colors to the Wehrmacht reinforcing this ideal. Later the Waffen-SS were equipped with flags and insignia even more redolent of Nazi ideology and many non-German volunteer contingents, variously named as 'Legions' and 'Free Corps', were raised to serve alongside the German forces, primarily on the Eastern Front, these units were also equipped with flags and insignia following Hitler's ideals, but also reflecting their own national identities. Softbound, 144 pages, 150 b&w photos, 24 color photos.
7A6171R Flags of 3rd Reich $24.95

Werwolf! by P. Biddiscombe. The history of the National Socialist guerrilla movement 1944-1946. Dedicated to delaying the advance of the Allies on both fronts, the Werwolf movement succeeded in scattered acts of sabotage and revenge for collaboration. By far, the most complete history to date. Hardbound, 464 pages, photos and illus.
7X0862R Werwolf! $39.95

Uniforms of the SS 1938-1945. Maybe you've heard about the new Japanese photo book on SS uniforms; well, we've got it. Nobody does better color photography than the Japanese. Here they turn it to good advantage on field gear, hats and caps, buttons, boots, insignia, eagles, collar tabs, shoulder boards, helmets, camo patterns and uniforms, cufftitles, etc. Nothing less than superb. Softbound, 84 pages, all color photos, bilingual captions.
7X2687R Unif. of the SS 1938-45 Not Presently available

Otto Skorzeny, My Commando Operations. Memoirs of the legendary commander of the most daring German operations of WW2! Whether freeing Mussolini or operating behind American lines in the Ardennes, this is the first unabridged English edition of this important autobiography. Hardbound, 496 pages, photos.
6E0718R Otto Skorzeny $35.00

Waffen-SS Commanders by Mark C. Yerger. First of two volumes forming comprehensive biographies of the Army, Corps, and Divisional leaders of the W-SS. First volume covers (alphabetically) Augsberger to Kreutz. Foreword by Otto Kumm. Hardbound, large format, very nice, 357 pages, many photos.
6E0356R W-SS Commanders $59.95

Flamethrowers of the German Army 1914-1945 by Fred Koch. Pictorial history of this most fearsome of engineer assault weapons in German service during the two world wars. Softbound, 48 pages, 100+, b/w photos.
6E0264R Flamethrowers of German Army $9.95

Tiger I in the East by Jean Restayn. Exceptionally attractive and well illustrated operational history and OOB for both Army and Waffen-SS Tiger units. 250 photos, many not previously published and 50 color plates. Hardbound, 144 pages.
7X8281R Tiger I in East $37.95

German U-Boat Commanders of WWII. A biographical dictionary by Rainer Busch and Hans-Joachim Röll. Listings for more than 1400 submarine officers, including skippers for each U-Boat commissioned. Service bios from Abel to Zwarg, U-1 to U-977, a real jewel for the Kriegsmarine and U-Boat enthusiast. Hardbound, 301 pages, photos.
7R7366R U-Boat Cmdrs of WWII $49.95

In Perfect Formation by Jay Hatheway. Detailed study of the SS officers' training program at the SS-Junkerschule-Tölz. Covers the ideology, training program, physical plant, etc. Features 100 previously unpublished photos. Hardbound, 192 pages.
6E0753R In Perfect Formation $29.95

Brandenburg Division by Eric Lefevre. The Brandenburgers were Germany's "dirty tricks" specialists. They used their linguistic skills, repertoire of trickery and exotic equipment and uniforms to pull off all sorts of impossible feats. New information and illustrations from European sources. Softbound, 356 pages.
7X8273R Brandenburg Div. $24.95
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Schutzenpanzerwagen by Horst Scheibert. Pictorial on the war horse of the Panzergrenadiers, the 250 and 251 type halftracks. Softbound, 48 pages, many b&w photos
6E0402R Schutzenpanzerwagen $9.95

Army Panzer Uniforms in Color Photographs by Wade Krawczyk. Good general reference on the subject (and the gray Sturmartillerie uniforms) is inexpensive and packed with color photos. Europa Special No. 13 covers headgear, insignia, uniforms, badges, etc.-a lot of book for the money. Softbound, 96 pages, photos.
9V6303R Army Panzer Uniforms $22.95

Uniforms of The Third Reich by Arthur Hayes (author of SS Uniforms, Insignia & Accoutrements) and Jon Maguire. Detailed photo study of WW2 era German uniforms. Includes Army, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, W-SS, A-SS, HJ and Political Leaders. Pieces are shown in large full frame front and rear shots. Detail of tailors labels, buttons, insignia, etc. Uniform accoutrements are also shown. Large format hardbound, 200 pages, 400+ color photos.
6E0358R Uniforms of 3rd Reich $69.95

German Uniforms of The Third Reich 1933-1945 by Brian Davis and Pierre Turner. First published in 1980 and available in a new edition. Color plates show 240 military , political and civilian uniforms with each described in the text. SA, DRK, SS, Army, Navy, Luftwaffe, TeNo, Org Todt, RAD, it's all here right down to the bus conductor's uniform! Attractive book at a great price. Softbound, 224 pages.
1B9420R Ger Unif of 3rd Reich $19.95

German Headgear in WWII by Pat Moran and Jon Maguire. First of two in what will surely be the ultimate high quality reference on the subject. Shows over 240 visor caps and helmets of the German Army, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, SS, NSDAP, Police and miscellaneous organizations. Hardbound, 250 pages, 500+ color photos.
6E0176R German Headgear $75.00

Panzerwaffe. Two part series uses b&w photos and color plates to show the rise and fall of the German tank arm. High quality photos combined with 8 pages of micro-detailed color plates in each book give a real feel for the look of the vehicles and crews. Each soft. volume is 72 pages.
2T7013R Panzerwaffe 1, Nuremberg to Moscow $14.95
2T7014R Panzerwaffe 2, Moscow to Berlin $14.95

Germany's Tiger Tanks by Thomas L. Jentz and Hilary L. Doyle. 20 years of research in the original factory documentation and combat after-action reports went into this new history of the development, characteristics and tactical capabilities of the Tiger series. Hardbound, 176 pages, 120 b&w photos, 130 line drawings.
6E0224R Germany's Tiger Tanks $49.95

German Military Cuffbands 1784 to Present. By Gordon Williamson & Thomas McGuirl, This single volume provides the collector, uniformologist and military historian with an in-depth reference work covering every known German military cuffband worn from 1784 to present. A careful twining of history, unit involvement, and descriptive text will give the reader a firm grasp of the purpose and use of each cuffband and its historical context. Many never before published photographs of the bands in wear are an added bonus. Cuffbands of the following formations are detailed: The Hanoverian Army, Freikorps, Heer, Luftwaffe and Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS/SS-VT, Bundeswehr and the Nationale Volksarmee der DDR. Hardbound, 352 pages, 836 photos (47 in color)
6A3635R Ger Cufftitles 1784- $44.95

Deutschland Erwache by Ulric of England. Nothing symbolizes the pageantry of the Third Reich more than the forests of massed Deutschland Erwache banners at rallies. Finally, there is a massive, in-depth book on the details, construction and usage of Nazi Party flags. Includes chapters on SA and SS, standards of Police, NSKK and NSFK, history of the Blood Flag, standard bearer accoutrements and a gallery of surviving standards and parts (including the LAH standard, found in Moscow). Hardbound, 512 pages, 753 photos/illustrations (100+ in color)
6A3270R Deutschland Erwache $54.95

U-Boat 1939-45 by Jean-Philippe Dallies-Labourdette. New pictorial combines 16 pages of color with numerous b&w photos from French and German archives, many previously unpublished. Includes an extensive file of technical data profiles on all major German submarine types. Hardbound, 144 pages.
7D8242R U-Boat 1939-45 $37.95

German U-Boat Crews 1914-45 by Gordon Williamson. Osprey Elite No. 60 shows the uniforms of the crews and examines their role in attacking Allied lines of supply in two world wars. Softbound, 64 pages.
7A2545R Elite 60: U-Boat Crews $16.95

Die Kriegsmarine, Vol. 3 by John Angolia and Adolf Schlicht. Third volume concludes this most complete of all German Navy references. Covers flags, armbands, gray uniforms, music, ship insignia, much more. Extensive text plus 653 photos and illustrations. Hard., 448 pages.
6A7119R Die Kriegsmarine, 3 $42.95
(Kriegsmarine Vol. 1 is now out of print)

U-Boat Commander's Handbook. WWII US Navy translation of the 1943 German edition. This was the distilled knowledge of four years of combat submarine operations that every U-Boat skipper was expected to know. Softbound, 120 pages, photos.
7D3121R U-Boat Commander's HB $8.95

Knight's Cross Holders of the U-Boat Service by Frank Kurowski. Each recipient is presented in a capsule biography with details of service and WW2 era photo. Hard., 280 pages, 150+ photos.
6E0748R KC Holders of U-Boats $24.95

Green Devils. German Paratroopers 1939-1945 by Jean-Yves Nasse. Their distinctively colored uniforms earned the WW2 German Fallschirmjäger their nickname of "Green Devils". Using political means to acquire control of German airborne forces, the Luftwaffe formed a weapon that was used effectively in the Blitzkrieg against France and Belgium, seized the island of Crete and was used as elite light infantry for the remainder of the war. This new history draws on personal narratives supplemented by 300 wartime photos, most being published for the first time. Best Fallschirmjäger photos we've ever seen...Hardbound, 144 pages, 300 photos.
7D8262R Green Devils $39.95

German Paratroops by Robert Kurtz. Uniforms, insignia and equipment of the Fallschirmjäger in World War II. Uses color photos to show smocks, gloves, helmets and equipment accompanied by previously unpublished period photos of the Fallschirmjäger in action. Short addendum on Italian and Japanese airborne gear. Hard., 192 pages, 300 photos.
6E1040R German Paratroops $59.95

The German Army 1939-45, Vol. 4 by Thomas and Andrew. Covers the battles on the Eastern Front from 1943 to 1945. Softbound, 48 pages, 8 color and 50 b&w illus.
7A2796R Osp: German Army 4 $14.95

The German Army 1939-45, Vol. 5 by Nigel Thomas and Stephen Andrew. Osprey MAA 336 covers the Western Front 1943-45. Uniforms, rank and insignia, equipment. Softbound, 48 pages, color plates, B&W photos.
7A2640R Osp: German Army 2 $14.95

Video: This is Your Enemy. Original German propaganda war film with English narration. Famous film of the 1939 conquest of Poland which was shown elsewhere in Europe early in WW2 to intimidate potential German foes. 41 minutes, VHS only
3C0725V This is Your Enemy Video $19.95

Knight's Cross Holders of the Fallschirmjäger by Frank Kurowski. Each paratrooper recipient is presented in a capsule biography with details of service and WW2 era photo. Hardbound, 280 pages, 130+ photos.
6E0748R Fallschirmjäger KC $24.95

Knight's Cross Holders of the Afrikakorps by Frank Kurowski. Each DAK KC recipient is featured with a small biography (date of birth, decorations, rank and service) and wartime photograph. Hardbound, 280 pages, 150+ b&w photos.
6E0422R DAK KC $24.95

Afrikakorps 1941-43 by Gordon Williamson. Osprey Elite 34 focuses on the men and equipment of Rommel's elite force. 64 pages, 12 color plates, 50 B&W illus., softbound
7A2130R Elite 34: DAK $16.95

Osprey series books about Germany and its allies in WWII. Each book has 48 pages with many b&w photos and color plates. Each book is $14.95
7A5425R The Waffen-SS
7A5480R German Airborne Troops
7A5524R Foreign Volunteers of the Wehrmacht
7A5359R Germany's Spanish Volunteers
7A5513R Partisan Warfare
7A5475R Germany's East. Front Allies
7A5902R German Military Police Units
7A2100R Luftwaffe Field Divisions 1941-45
7A5434R The Panzer Divisions (revised)
7A2257R Wehrmacht Aux. Forces
7A5944R Sturmabteilung (SA) 1921-1945

Von Kleist by C.R. Davis. Ride with the tank columns of Panzer Group Kleist as they fight their way into the Russian heartland. Hundreds of rare photos, mostly from the captured albums of the Field Marshal himself. Heavy stress on Eastern Front combat-destroyed vehicles and the massive destruction and loss of life that characterized the savage war between the Germans and the Russians. 110 pages, softbound
3C5600R Von Kleist $9.95

Parades of the Wehrmacht. Berlin 1934-40 by Horst Scheibert. In addition to their normal duties, the troops of the German Army, Navy and Luftwaffe put on some impressive parades in Berlin for national occasions and foreign guests. Unusual photos of the troops, their equipment and locales of prewar Berlin. Hardbound, 80 pages, all photos.
6E0231R Parades of the Wehrmacht $19.95

Fighting in Hell ed. by Peter G. Tsouras. The German Ordeal on the Eastern Front as revealed in four DA publications reprinted in this book: Russian Combat Methods in WWII, Effects of Climate on Combat in European Russia, Warfare in the Far North and Combat in Russian Forest and Swamps. All were authored by former German generals in a position to know. Softbound, 341 pages.
3H1698R Fighting in Hell $7.00

Axis Forces in Yugoslavia 1941-45 by N. Thomas and K. Mikulan. Osprey title concentrates on Serbian, Croatian, Slovenian and Bosnian units. Softbound, 48 pages.
7A2473R Axis Fcs in Yugo $14.95

The Games of '36 by Stan Cohen. A pictorial history of the 1936 Olympics in Germany. The nature of this remarkable sports and propaganda extravaganza made this both the most famous and notorious of Olympic Games. Softbound, 248 pages, 300 illustrations.
9V0009R Games of '36 $19.95

Campaign in Russia by Leon Degrelle. Story of the Waffen-SS in combat in Russia. Degrelle went from private to SS general and became the most highly decorated foreign volunteer in the German forces. Unreconstructed, unapologetic account of the most vicious battles of the war. Told as it happened by a man whose only regret is that Germany didn't win. 353 pp, hardbound.
3G8418R Campaign in Russia Presently OUT OF PRINT

Handbook of the German Army, 1940. This book is a detailed portrait of the heavily horse dependent German forces in 1940. The handbook listed below gives the 1945 picture of the mechanized forces so closely associated with the Blitzkrieg. Hard., 417 pp, 85 plates, 50 appendices.
1E2586R HB of German Army, 1940 $49.95

Medals & Decorations of the Third Reich by Heinrich Doehle. At last, an English translation of the Germans' own 1943 reference on the military, political and civil awards of Nazi Germany. Accurate, primary source information on medals and badges issued through late 1942. Sharp, full size color illustrations at a price a fraction of that of the rare original. Hard., 154 pages.
7D1196R Doehle: Medals of 3rd Reich $35.00

NSKK/NSFK by John R. Angolia & David Littlejohn. Fine Bender reference on the Nazi Motor and Flying organizations. Details history, headgear, insignia, uniforms, daggers, buckles, etc. 464 pages, hardbound, 1100 photos and illus.
6A8336R NSKK/NSFK $44.95

Collector's Guide to German WWII Combat Medals and Political Awards by Chris Ailsby. Definitive guide to 3rd Reich awards illustrated with superb photos. Soft., 160 pages.
2E0225R Coll. Guide Ger. Medals $19.95

Collector's Guide to the History & Uniforms of Das Heer by Chris Ellis. Detailed account of the German Army 1933-1945. Covers history, organization, uniforms and equipment. Photo illustrated. Soft., 160 pages.
2E0226R Coll. Guide to Das Heer $19.95

Tropical Uniforms of the German Army and A.F. in W.W. II by J.R. Figueroa. Very detailed reference on tropical and summer tunics. Illustrated with photos of the interior and exterior of all variants of tropical, HBT, Panzer tunic and Luftwaffe tropical tunic. Soft., 128 pp.
7D2010R Tropical Uniforms $11.95

Tropical Headgear of the German Wehrmacht in W.W. II by J.R. Figueroa. Follow-on to the author's popular Tropical Uniforms book focuses on the caps, hats and pith helmets of the German Army, Navy and Luftwaffe. Micro detailed photos (250 b&w, 13 in color) show everything the collector or student could wish. Softbound, 144 pages.
7D2011R Tropical Headgear $12.95

Hermann Göring: From Regiment to Fallschirmpanzerkorps by R.J. Bender and George A. Petersen. Reprint of the long unavailable history on the elite HG units. Extensive coverage of uniforms, equipment, history, KC winners, commanders, etc., etc. Hardbound, 208 pages, very extensively illustrated.
6E0473R HG by Bender $29.95

German Heavy Mortars by J. Engelmann. Photographic study of the large siege mortars including the 21 cm, 30 cm, 38 cm, 42 cm and the 60 cm behemoth, "Karl". Soft., 48 pages.
6E0322R German Heavy Mortars $9.95

Mercedes at War by Reinhard Frank. Covers personnel carriers, cargo trucks and special vehicles such as armored trucks and the Maultier, a tracked truck. Softbound, 48 pages.
6E0324R Mercedes at War $9.95

German Forces in the Field, 1918 by the British War Office. Only 300 classified copies of this work were produced in 1920. Fixes the location and order of battle for all regular and reserve divisions, Landwehr, Mobile ersatz, Landsturm, Jager, Alpine, Naval Corps, Cyclist Brigades, field post numbers, etc., etc. Hardbound, 272 pages, maps.
1E9218R German Forces, 1918 $39.95

Handbook of the German Army at War, April 1918 by the British General Staff. Hardbound, 217 pages, 17 plates.
1E2446R HB of Austro-Hungarian Army $39.95

Handbook of the Austro-Hungarian Army in War, June 1918. Hard., 188 pp, 8 plates.
1E2004R HB of Austro-Hungarian Army $39.95

Austro-Hungarian Forces in the Field, Oct. 1918. OOB information. Hard., 225 pages.
1E2098R Austro-Hungarian Fcs in Field $39.95

Handbook of the Turkish Army, 1916. Hardbound, 235 pages, 14 plates.
1E2497R HB of Turkish Army $49.95

German Stormtrooper 1915-18 by Ian Drury. Osprey Warrior book covers the elite assault troops of WWI, conceived as a radical new type of unit needed to break the trench warfare stalemate. B&W photos, color plates. Soft., 64 pages.
7A2372R Stormtrooper 1915-18 $16.95

The Legion Condor by Karl Ries and Hans Ring. Photographic history of the famed "Condor Legion", the German flying forces who fought with Franco in the Spanish Civil War from 1936 to 1939. Luftwaffe historians Ries and Ring have brought together 480 photos of the planes and pilots together with unit insignia, casualty charts, victory lists, Spanish Cross winners, index and unit registers. First rate history of this interesting unit fighting in the dress rehearsal for WWII. Hardbound, 288 pages
6E0339R The Legion Condor $37.50

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