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Fortress Europe. Details of the Atlantic Wall-the heavy guns and their massive emplacements. Softbound, 52 pages, photos, illustrations.
6E0725R Fortress Europe $9.95

The German Army 1939-45, Vol. 1 by Nigel Thomas and Stephen Andrew. Osprey book covers the 1939-40 Blitzkrieg period. More than just illustrations, detailed charts and information on insignia and uniforms, too. Softbound, 48 pages.
7A2639R Osp: German Army 1 $14.95

The German Army 1939-45, Vol. 2 by Nigel Thomas and Stephen Andrew. Covers the North African and Balkan campaigns. Softbound, 48 pages.
7A2640R Osp: German Army 2 $14.95

The German Army 1939-45, Vol. 3 by Nigel Thomas and Stephen Andrew. Covers the battles on the Eastern Front from 1941 to 1943. Softbound, 48 pages, 8 color and 50 b&w illus.
7A2795R Osp: German Army 3 $14.95

Panzerfaust and other German infantry antitank weapons. Softbound, 48 pages, photos, illustrations.
6E0672R Panzerfaust $9.95

German Defensive Batteries & Gun Emplacements. Detailed interiors and exteriors of positions in Normandy during the D-Day period. Softbound, 48 pages, photos, illustrations.
6E0755R Ger. Def. Batteries $9.95

German Military Trailers and Towed Equipment. Unusual gear such as field kitchens, radio and surveillance trailers, etc. Soft., 48 pages, photos, illus.
6E0757R Ger. Mil. Trailers $9.95

German 20mm FLAK in World War II. All variations of the 20mm AA guns including towed and self-propelled. Softbound, 48 pages, photos, illustrations.
6E0758R Ger. 20mm FLAK $9.95

German Light Field Artillery. As used on all fronts with many calibers and missions. Softbound, 48 pages, photos, illustrations.
6E0759R Ger. Light F.A. $9.95

German Heavy Field Artillery. As used on all fronts with many calibers and missions. Softbound, 48 pages, photos, illustrations.
6E0760R Ger. Heavy F.A. $9.95

German Artillery in World War II by Joachim Engelmann. An extensive pictorial book on the 22 percent of German soldiers who served in the artillery. A look at the operations, combat actions and everyday life of the German artillery. Hardbound, 176 pages, 400+ photos.
6E0762R Ger. Arty. in WW2 $24.95

German Artillery of World War Two by Ian V. Hogg. This classic illustrated reference work contains complete details of German artillery used in WWII: infantry, mountain, field, heavy field, heavy, railway, AA, AT, coastal and recoilless. Includes technical specs, information on ammunition, propelling charges, etc. Reprint of hard-to-find book makes information available again to everyone. Hardbound, 304 pages, 250 photos, 150 drawings.
7A7261R Ger. Arty. of WW2 $44.95

The Waffen-SS. A collector's guide by Robin Lumsden. Fourth volume in the series focuses on the great variety of badges, uniforms, weapons and militaria of the W-SS. Ideal complement to his earlier The Black Corps. Softbound, 160 pages, 180 illus.
2E0357R Waffen-SS (Lumsden) $19.95

The Panzer IV Family by Horst Scheibert. Covers a great variety of tanks including the various Panzer IV types, Sturmgeschütz IV, Nashorn, Hummel and Hornisse. Soft., 48 pages.
6E0359R Panzer IV Family $9.95

Jadgpanzer by Horst Scheibert. Photographic coverage of the Jagdpanzer IV and Jagdpanther, a highly successful family of tank destroyers. Softbound, 48 pages.
6E0323R Jagdpanzer $9.95

VW at War, Book 2 by Dr. Bernd Wiersch. Development, testing and production of the Kübelwagen and Schwimmwagen. Dozens of unusual photos and drawings. Soft., 48 pages.
6E0401R VW at War, Book 2 $9.95

Tiger I by Horst Scheibert. Pictorial on the combat usage of the original Tiger tank during 1943-45. Great photos of production, training, transport, combat. Shows excerpts from the original manual. Softbound, 48 pages.
6E0352R Tiger I $9.95

Soldat, Volume 1 by Cyrus Lee. Back in print, the first volume of this popular series on German uniforms and field gear. Covers the equipment of the German foot soldier in Europe, 1939-1942. Soft., 232 pps, 194 b&w photos, 16 color photos.
2C2159R Soldat, Vol. 1 Out of print

Soldat, Volume 2 by Cyrus Lee. Volume 2 of the WW2 German Army combat uniform collector's handbook covers 1943 infantry gear in Europe. Detailed photos accompany text giving critiques and history of issue uniforms and equipment . Softbound, 88 pages.
2C2101 Soldat, Vol. 2 $7.95

Soldat, Volume 3 by Cyrus Lee. Volume 3 is on the German foot soldier in Europe 1944-45. Current, detailed photos (color and B&W) of antitank weapons, small arms, field gear, uniform items, headgear, even stamps, coins and field dressings! 196 pages, soft.
2C2146R Soldat, Vol. 3 $10.95

Note: No Soldat, Volume 4 as of yet.

Soldat, Volume 5 by Cyrus Lee. Volume 5 details the uniforms and insignia of Panzerkorps Grossdeutschland 1939-45. Very detailed and informative. 220 pages, soft.
2C2176R Soldat, Vol. 5 $12.95

Soldat, Volume 6 by Richard W. Mundt & Cyrus Lee. New for 1997, equipping the Waffen-SS Panzer Divisions 1942-45. Detailed current and period photos for the collector, reenactor, modeler and historian. 152 pages, 118 b&w photos, 14 color photos, soft.
2C0018R Soldat, Vol. 6 $12.95

Soldat, Volume 8 This volume on the German Airborne forces (Fallschirmjäger) of World War 2 is destined to be one of the most popular in this long running series. Chapters on history, training, headgear, tropical uniforms, smocks, helmets, field gear and paper items. Softbound, 312 pages, 327 photos (34 in color)
2C0078R Soldat 8 (Fallschirm.) $16.95

Soldat, Volume 11 by Cyrus A. Lee. Covers reproductions in the postwar years. This is a much needed book crammed full of heavily illustrated, solid information on hundreds of pieces of reproduction insignia, uniform items, helmets, field gear, etc. Includes color photos of 22 W-SS, LW and Army reprint camo patterns and step-by-step guidelines to repro detection that can save more than the cost of the book the first time you spot one! Softbound, 284 pages.
2C2194R Soldat, Vol. 11 $15.95

Soldat 11C by Cyrus A. Lee. The WW2 German reenactor guide and combat equipment & equipment reproductions. Latest installment in the series offers a comprehensive guide to forming a German reenactment unit and, at the same time, a thorough reference to how things were done in the Wehrmacht during the war. Extensively illustrated guide to clothing, equipment, tactics, basic vocabulary, drill and ceremonies, etc. Softbound, 276 pages.
2C0088R Soldat 11C $15.95

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

German Cross in Silver - Holders of the SS and Police by Mark Yerger. Among the most sought after and desired awards by collectors, the actual recipients of the German Cross in Silver have never been examined in detail. Now, for the first time, full biographical data and unpublished photo material is available for the SS and Police holders of this elusive award. The award itself is in full color, its recommendation process, and actual award documents are also included. Adding significantly to the biographical information are details of the unit assignments, posts and commands of the recipients. With the SS and Police remaining among the most sought-after information topics by both historians and collectors, this volume fills a significant void in the study of the Third Reich. 208 pages -127 photos & documents -deluxe binding Price: $34.95

The Cruel Hunters by French L. MacLean. History of SS-Sonderkommando Dirlewanger, Hitler's most notorious anti-partisan unit. Whereas the German press lionized the Wittmanns and Hartmanns, they shunned the Dirlewanger Battalion. Formed of convicted poachers in 1940, it grew to division size and compiled a consistent record of murder, beatings, looting, corruption and rape from Poland to Russia. Hardbound, 336 pages, 50+ b&w photos, maps.
6E0483R The Cruel Hunters $29.95

Tiger I & Tiger II Combat Tactics by Thomas L. Jentz. New information on key decisions on Tiger design, significant modifications made during the production run, statistics, the Tigers' characteristics and tactical capabilities, en exact accounting of the issue of Tigers to combat units and after action reports. Hardbound, 176 pages, 130 b&w photos, line drawings.
6E0225R Tiger Combat Tactics $49.95

Panzers in East. Like Panzerwaffe, this two part series uses b&w photos and color plates to show the rise and fall of the German tank arm, this time on the Eastern Front. 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 softbound volume is 72 pages.
2T7015R Panzers in East, The Years of Aggression 1941-1943 $14.95
2T7016R Panzers in East, The Years of Retreat 1943-1945 $14.95

Panther by Thomas Anderson and Vincent Wai. Pictorial account with history, tactics, technical information and combat reports on this German tank. High quality photos combined with 8 pages of fine color plates. Softbound, 72 pages.
2T7006R Panther $14.95

Die Wehrmacht. Volume One of a new series on the weapons, uniforms and equipment of the German Army, Die Wehrmacht, in WW2. Coverage of over three dozen infantry assault weapons from the P-38 pistol to the MG-42 and everything in between. Hardbound, 173 pages, color photos of the weapons, accessories and ammo plus hundreds of wartime pictures.
6E0015R Die Wehrmacht $47.50

Riding East by Mark C. Yerger. History of the SS Cavalry Brigade in Poland and Russia 1939-1942. Covers organization, units and commanders, including Hermann Fegelein. Most unusual account of partisan and front warfare. Hardbound, 224 pages, 109 photos, maps.
7D0060R Riding East $59.95

Cavalry of the Wehrmacht 1941-45 by Klaus Christian Richter. Covers the wide variety of unit types, equipment, insignia, training and ops of these horseborne units used for everything from reconnaissance to towing equipment. Hard., 208 pages, 300+ photos.
6E0814R Cav of Wehrmacht $29.95

German Belt Buckles 1847-1945 by Thomas Reid. The definitive reference on the subject, covers German officer and enlisted buckles from the Imperial era through the close of WWII. 250 buckles illustrated, over 500 described. Twice the size of the 2nd edition! 192 pages, hardbound
3C5605R German Belt Buckles N/A
We have a limited number of the earlier (softbound) edition which covers German buckles from 1919 to 1945. $12.00

German Mountain & Ski Troops 1939-45 by Gordon Williamson and Stephen Andrew. No. 63 in the Osprey Elite series covers these elite units who fought from Africa to above the Arctic Circle. Softbound, 64 pages, B&W photos, color plates.
7A2572R Osprey: German Mtn Trps $14.95

Weapons and Equipment of the German Mountain Troops. Weapons, uniforms and gear of the Gebirgsjäger on all fronts. Softbound, 48 pages, photos, illustrations.
6E0756R Wpns/Equip. Ger. Mtn. Trps $9.95

Mountain Troops of the Waffen-SS 1941-45 by Roland Kaltenegger. First comprehensive study on these little known troops. Covers obscure units as well as the well known-Divisions Nord, Prinz Eugen, Handschar, Skanderbeg, Kama, and Karstjäger. Hardbound, 160 pages.
6E0813R Mtn Trps of W-SS $24.95

Handbook on German Military Forces. Reprint of the 1945 edition of the War Department's well illustrated "bible" on all things German military. Covers organization, tactics, equipment, fortifications, weapons plus hundreds of tables and organizational charts. Softbound, 651 pages, illustrated. Last call, officially out of print until the next edition!
9D7144R Handbook on Ger. Mil. Forces $39.95

German Military Dictionary. Exact reprint of the big War Department reference prepared in 1944 for the invasion of Europe. German/English, English/German - over 30,000 military, political, aviation and naval terms plus a guide to German military abbreviations. Great for the collector, linguist or historian. 460 pages, softbound
3C5606R German Mil. Dictionary $19.95

German Army Order of Battle, 1942. Reprint of scarce U.S. Military Intelligence guide to the wartime German Army. Includes a vast amount of information on German defense establishment, Wehrkreis system, organization, training, commanders, armies, corps and divisions. 240 pp, soft.
3C5608R German Army OOB 1942 $19.95

Ardennes 1944: Peiper and Skorzeny. No. 11 in the Osprey Elite Series, a look at the Battle of the Bulge focusing on the two SS officers who were key players. Skorzeny is famed for his English speaking, American uniformed commandos who gave the Allies a bad case of nerves. Peiper was the essential Panzer SS leader - the man most likely to lead his men to success in a desperate armored attack. 50 photos, 12 color plates, 64 pages, softbound
7A5740R Elite 11: Ardennes $16.95

Wehrmacht Camouflage Uniforms in color photographs by Peterson. No. 17 in the Europa Militaria series is a detailed look at camo patterns issued during WW2. Color photos show the camo of Germany Army and Luftwaffe troops. Softbound, 64 pages.
9V9735R Wehrmacht Camo Unif. $19.95

Waffen-SS Camouflage Uniforms in color photographs by Peterson. No. 18 in the Europa Militaria series is a detailed look at camo patterns issued during WW2. Color photos show the camo of W-SS troops. Softbound, 64 pages.
9V5015R W-SS Camo Unif. $19.95

Camouflage Uniforms of the Waffen-SS by M. Beaver and J.F. Borsarello. Huge photo reference unravels the shroud of mystery surrounding W-SS camo clothing. Modern and period photos, both color and B&W of ultra-rare face masks, Panzer uniforms, helmet covers, etc. Hardbound, 256 pages.
6E0803R Camo. Uniforms of W-SS $59.95

SS Headgear: A Collector's Guide by Kit Wilson. Outstanding reference on A-SS and W-SS helmets, visor caps, overseas caps, M-43s, etc. 85 crisp photos (15 in color) featuring close-ups of interiors, exteriors, markings and insignia. Includes information on postwar copies. Softbound, 72 pages.
1G0900R SS Headgear $14.95

SS Helmets. A Collector's Guide by Major Kelly Hicks. Most known types of SS helmet documented with interior and exterior photos. Color section of close-ups helps you distinguish the good from the bad. Softbound, 96 pages, 85 photos.
1G5052R SS Helmets $17.95

The Waffen-SS by Herbert Walther. Hundreds of top quality photos of the troops, tanks, guns, uniforms, campaigns, documents, training grounds, barracks, etc. The negatives of all photos taken by W-SS correspondents were destroyed by the Germans in 1945. These photos were selected from the 100,000 surviving contact prints, many previously unpublished. Hardbound, 240 pages, 500 photos
6E0204R W-SS by Walther $24.95

German Infantry Weapons, Vol. 1. Heavily illustrated Army manual guiding WW2 G.I.'s to the pistols, SMGs, MGs, rifles and heavier weapons of the Wehrmacht. Detailed descriptions and operating instructions on over 20 weapons from the Luger to the 150mm heavy infantry howitzer. Softbound, 190 pages, over 100 illus.
5C2185R Ger. Inf Weapons, Vol. 1 $14.95

Chain Dogs by Robert E. Witter. History of the German Army military police of W.W. II. Mission, history, organization, uniforms are covered. Softbound, 124 pages, photos.
2C2186R Chain Dogs $9.95

Chain Dogs, Vol. II by Robert E. Witter. Yet more information on German Army Feldjäger (Military Police) in WW2-Feldgendarmerie, Feldpost numbers, much more. Softbound, 134 pages, 80 photos.
2C00013R Chain Dogs, Vol. II $9.95

SS Armor by Robert C. Stern. Back in print, this popular pictorial history of the armored formations of the Waffen-SS. Covers uniforms, AFVs, soft skinned vehicles. Softbound, 80 pages, photos, color plates.
8H7066R SS Armor $11.95

Flags of The 3rd Reich I: Wehrmacht by B. L. Davis. First in a 3 volume Osprey series on the flags and standards of Nazi Germany featuring b&w photos and color plates. Soft., 48 pages
7A2381R Flags of 3rd Reich $14.95

Flags of The 3rd Reich II: W-SS. Second in the series has b&w photos and color plates of the Waffen-SS, Germanic and non-Germanic volunteer unit flags. Softbound, 48 pages
7A2431R Flags of 3rd Reich: 2 $14.95

Flags of The 3rd Reich III: Party and Police Units. Final volume has b&w photos and color plates of the A-SS, NSKK, NSFK, RAD, HJ, NSDAP, Polizei. Softbound, 48 pages
7A2459R Flags of 3rd Reich: 3 $14.95

The Devil's Adjutant by MG Michael Reynolds. 1995 bio of Jochen Peiper, the "Siegfried" of the Waffen-SS, who spearheaded the German drive in the Battle of the Bulge. Detailed, well written, much new information. Hardbound, 310 pages, photos, maps.
7D1915R The Devil's Adjutant SORRY, Out of Print

Stuka-Pilot Hans Ulrich Rudel by Günther Just. Photographic biography of Germany's greatest war hero, the only combatant to earn the Knight's Cross with Gold Oakleaves, Swords and Diamonds! Hundreds of photos before, during and after the war. Rudel's record included an astounding 500+ Russian tanks destroyed, 2500+ combat missions and flights until the last day of the war with one leg shot off! 278 pages, hardbound
6E0252 Stuka-Pilot Rudel $29.95

Stuka Pilot by Hans Ulrich Rudel. Available again, the wartime memoirs of Germany's ultimate hero, the only holder of the Knight's Cross with gold oakleaves, swords and diamonds. His record of 2,530 combat missions has never been equalled and he was a virtual one man air force, destroying over 500 Soviet tanks! Hardbound, 244 pages
3G8204R Stuka Pilot - Sorry, currently out of print

Uniforms of the Infantry, 1919 to the Present by Jörg M. Hormann. Uniforms, insignia and emblems of German infantry troops. Companion volume to Panzer Troops book above also has 200 photos. 126 pages, hardbound
6E0215R Uniforms of the Infantry $24.95

Uniforms of The Panzer Troops, 1917 to the Present by Jörg M. Hormann. Uniforms, insignia and emblems of the German armored troops from 1917 through today's Bundeswehr. Over 200 photos, both color and B&W. 126 pages, hardbound
6E0214R Uniforms of Panzer Troops $24.95

Headgear of Hitler's Germany, Vol. 3 by Saris and Smith. The new Volume 3 covers Hitler's hat, the NSDAP, political leaders, NS-Frauenschaft, DAF and SA. Tons of new information and a 60 page full color recognition guide. Hardbound, 592 pages, 1069 photos.
6A3872R Bender Headgear, V3 $54.95

Wenn Alle Brüder Schweigen. Available again, the German/English edition of the ultimate photo book on the Waffen-SS. This huge book has hundreds of previously unpublished photos from the files of the SS veterans association. Hardbound, 640 pages, 1196 photos.
D8446R WABS $105.00 (when available)

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