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Silver Wings & Leather Jackets
Rare, Unique, and Unusual Artifacts of First and Second World War  Allied Flyers
 
Silver Wings & Leather Jackets is the sixth book in Jon Maguire`s definitive series on the uniforms and insignia of the U.S. Army aviation from World War I through World War II. This volume focuses on rare and unusual items not covered in the author`s previous books. For this book aviation museums and private collectors throughtout the U.S. have generously opened their collections of extremely rare: AVG, Eagle Squadron, Aces, A-2 jackets, attributed general`s items, OSS material, First Air Commandos, World War I wing badges, CNAC, paper items, and many other interesting and unique artifacts. Covers the rarest and most sought after AAF collectibles. Size:11"x9", over 800 color and b/w images, Pages:272,Hard Cover. Price - $89.99

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TO THE CAUCASUS AND THE AUSTRIAN ALPS: THE HISTORY OF THE 23. PANZER-DIVISION IN WORLD WAR II

This title is a complete history of the division, from its activation in France in October 1941 to its surrender in Austria in May 1945. The 23 PD fought exclusively on the Eastern Front, and gained a reputation as a reliable unit in some of the toughest battles of WW II. The list includes: Kharkov 1942, Caucasus, Rostov, Mius July 1943, Dnepropetrovsk and Kirov Oct 1943, Dnepr Bend Jan-Mar 1944, Jassy, Romania Apr 1944, Poland Summer 1944, Transylvania Sep 1944, Debrecen, Hungary Oct 1944, East of Budapest Nov 1944, Stuhlweissenburg, Lake Balaton Jan 1945, Retreat into Austria Apr 1945, Surrender to British May 1945. The day-by-day coverage, over 100 maps and hundreds of excellent photos make this book an excellent read and a valuable reference for those interested in serious military history literature. The author was a member of the division and has assembled a fascinating document, with a human element, that contributes to the body of historical research. Hardcover,536 pages, 641 photographs, 104 maps and 8 pages of color armored vehicle drawings. Price: $95.00

 
 

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Blitzkrieg
The German Invasion of Europe, 1939-1941

n six chapters, the reader discovers what the concepts of Blitzkrieg (Lightning War) and Total War really were, as advocated by the German High Command from 1939 to 1941. The uniforms and materials of the Condor Legion in Spain, the Anschluss in Austria, the onslaughts against Czechoslovakia and Poland, the offensives in the West and in the East are all covered in the greatest detail. Hard cover, 9" x 12", 216 pages, 170 color photos and illustrations, 160 b+w photos and illustrations,  Price - $60.00     (FRENCH TEXT ONLY)                        

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Uniforms, Organizations and History of the German Police: Volume 2
 
This massive volume, one of the largest we have ever published, documents in incredible detail the uniforms, shoulder boards, collar tabs, uniforms of Police generals, specific insignia, awards, decorations, belts and buckles. Then comes the history, organization and uniforms of five of the major branches of the complex Police organization: the Protection, Traffic and Municipal Police, the Gendarmerie (including the motorized branch) and the Technical Emergency Corps (TN). Appendices provide the most complete details of organization and command of the Protection Police, Landjagerei/Gendarmerie, Motorized Gendarmerie and TN ever assembled. Hard cover, 6" x 9", 808 pages, 1,083 photos/illustrations (most in full color), Deluxe Binding. Price $89.95
 

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Panther in Detail
 
This release from Ryton publishing covers all aspects of the Panther Tank, all productions models are shown in cluding the Bergpanther recovery vehicle. It has brilliant color plates drawn by Uwe Feist, along with an excellent mix of wartime and present day museum shots. This is an excellent book that modelers will want. Hard cover, 12" x 9", 181 pages, hundreds of color and b+w photos.
Price: $49.95

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German Cross in Gold Volume 4: Holders of the SS and Police
 
Volume 4 presents in depth new material and photos, correcting previous texts on the Waffen-SS Cavalry. The emphasis is on the Kavallerie Brigade, "Florian Geyer," and "Maria Theresia." Data for unit development, commanders, and senior staff, is the most inclusive yet published. The award holder biography area  adds tangent information, A full campaign report by a senior commander, Allgemeine-SS riding units, Honor Clasp, and Close Combat Clasp in Gold holders are included. Feldpost data, multiple officer assignment lists and addendum. Hard cover, 6" x 9", Foreword by Hugh Page Taylor. 368 pages, 151 photos, Deluxe Binding. Price $44.95
 

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Die Wehrmacht Vol.1
 
Our new series of books, titled "Die Wehrmacht" will depict all the equipment, weapons, uniforms, and accessories utilized by the ground troops of the Wehrmacht from 1935 to 1945. Volume 1 covers an assortment of Infantry weapons and is heavily illustrated with original photos of the era and laced with color photos from museums or private collections. The captions are short and informative, and the overall series will eventually culminate in the depiction of the heavy equipment and weapons such as the 8,8 cm Pak 43, 32 cm Nebelwerfer 41, and the 60 cm Möser "Karl."

Directly from the table of contents, the following are covered in Vol.1:

Pistole P 08 Luger, Walter P 38, Walter P.P.K., Mauser Modell HSc, Mauser C 96, Astra M 1921 43, "Radom" 9 mm Pistole 35 (P), Gewehr 98, Karabiner 98k, 7,92 mm Patronen, Gewehr 33/40, Zielfernrohre - Sniper, Gewehr G-41, Gewehr G-43, MK b-42(H), StG. 44, MP 44 "Krummlauf", FG 42, MP 38, MP 40, MP 41, MP Modell EMP, MP 18, MP 28/11, MP 34/1, MP 34 (ö), MP 738 (i) Beretta, Volksgewehr VG, MG 08 machine gun, MG 13, MG 15, MG 34, MG 34/41, sMG 34 heavy machine gun, MG 42, sMG 42 heavyt machine gun, ZF 40 optical sight, ZB 26(t) light machine gun, MG 37(t) heavy machine gun. 
Hard cover, 9"x12", 173 pages, over 400 color and B&W photos.  Price: $55.00

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Die Wehrmacht Vol.2 
Accompanied by detailed text, this brand-new photo-based book covers the equipment, weapons, and accessories used by the German Wehrmacht from 1935 to 1945, with an emphasis on support weapons like mortars and nebelwerfers as well as personal weapons including the hand grenade, panzerfaust, and the heavy demolition remote-controlled Goliath.

Weapons Include:
  • Flare Pistol
  • Rifle Grenade Launcher
  • Hand Grenades
  • Flame Thrower
  • Panzerfaust
  • Panzerschreck
  • Nebelwerfer
  • Landmines
  • Goliath
  • Recoilless Rifles

    Historian, artist, and publisher of Ryton Publications Uwe Feist is a world-renowned expert on military weapons and equipment, especially those used by Germany in World War II. Uwe's attention to detail is evident in every Ryton title, making these books much sought after by collectors and enthusiasts. Each book is the pinnacle of brilliant photography, artwork, and design. And best of all, new titles and reprints of classics are forthcoming.  Hard cover, Size: 9" x 12", 176 pages, over 400 color and b+w photos.  Price: $55.00

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    The Collector's Guide to Cloth Headgear of the Allgemeine and Waffen-SS

    This new book provides an organized, chronological guide to the evolution and development of the myriad types of soft headgear worn by the SS. As the pre- and war-years progressed, geographical areas of operation changed, and the composition of the SS divisions evolved. So also, did the headgear worn by these troops. This reference illustrates a great number of these examples with over 600 photos including more than half in color. The overwhelming majority of these pictures including many rare original candid period snapshots have never been seen before in any previous publication. Hardcover, 9" x 12", 256 pages, over 600 color and b+w photos. Price: $100.00

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    German Paratroops in Scandinavia

    Fallschirmjäger in Scandinavia  Denmark and Norway April-June 1940

    The German conquest of Denmark and Norway in spring 1940 presents an interesting study of joint strategy between ground, air, and sea forces. In this campaign, the Germans placed great emphasis on mobility, speed, and surprise. The Fallschirmjäger of 1940 was a well-trained, highly-motivated force, and their participation in Operation “Weserübung” – the codename for the Wehrmacht assault on Denmark and Norway – is this subject of this book. Among the topics discussed are German paratroop operations (some of the first combat jumps of the war) against the main Danish and Norwegian bridges and aerodromes, the jump on Dombås, behind enemy lines, and also their tenacious on the snow-covered grounds of  Narvik. Illustrations: over 160 color/bw images,  Pages: 192 . (sch) Price: $45.00


     

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    German Amateur Photographers in the First World War
     
    This book is an unprecedented view of the Western Front in World War I from the perspective of German amateur photographers. While fighting in the trenches tens of thousands of German soldiers had their cameras with them in their field packs and took shots of the surrounding reality of war. Largely forgotten since the 1920s, German amateur photographs show the trench war at the Western Front as the infantry man or the company officer captured it spontaneously with his camera. In this way an intimate, moving and authentic view of the Western Front evolved that allows the tragedy of trench war to be viewed from a very different angle than that of professional press and propaganda photographers. The rediscovery of German WWI amateur photography is a long overdue step towards the revival of a piece of men’s visualized war memory that has been neglected for decades. Size: 12" x 9", Illustrations:over 380 bw images , Pages: 192 ,(sch) Price: $59.99

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    Totenkopf 

    The author traces the complete history of this SS armored division whose core was originally formed to guard concentration camps. It fought in France in 1940 and then almost exclusively on the Eastern Front from 1941 to 1945. It participated in the most fierce East Front battles such as Kharkov, Kursk, Warsaw and Vienna, to name a few. It surrendered in May 1945 to the Americans who immediately delivered them to the Soviets. The division's history has been punctuated by atrocities, the best know of which is the massacre of British prisoners in May 1940 but other bloody crimes are also recounted in detail in this book.

    Using eye-witness testamonies the author has reconstructed the exact route of the division in France. There are also first-hand veterans accounts of combat on the Eastern Front. Finally, to complement this history, there are very detailed organizational charts of the division including all heads of regiments, battalions and companies and executives General Staff through the battalion level and an exhaustive list of all officers of the division who served in concentration camps.

    Charles Trang, is a 45 year old pharmacist who has been fascinated since childhood by the history of the Second World War. In 2000, he published his first book with Editions Heimdal which was devoted to the SS cavalry division "Florian Geyer" and he has contributes regularly to Heimdale's "39/45 Magazine." Although not a historian by profession, he still analyzes the different subjects in great detail using original documents from archives in Germany (Berlin, Freiburg and Koblenz), American (Washington), France (SHAT and IHTP) and Czech (HAV of Prague). Hard cover, 8.5" x 11", English text, 400 pages, 1100 photos and documents!!!  Price - $69.95

     



     

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    The Infantry Assault Badges
     
    Already highly acclaimed in its German version, the English edition is an important and indispensable addition to every collector's library. On over 250 pages all known variants of the Infantry Assault Badge are discussed and more than 1000 pictures explain every detail of this highly collectable award. Packages and documents are also covered in depth. Hard cover, 7" x 9.5", 250 pages, Over 1000 color and b+w photos, diagrams, charts, English Text. Price: $90.00

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    The Flak Badge of the Luftwaffe and Heer
     
    The definitive work about these two badges, including the history, documents, cases and over 50 known variants, presented in superb quality photographs. Over 450 color pictures and over 430 pages full of information.  Hard cover, 7" x 9.5", 430 pages, Over 450 color photos, English Text. Price: $109.00

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    Deutsche Soldaten Uniforms, Equipment and Personal Items of the German Soldier 1939-45
     
    Many and varied are the writings on the German Army since the end of the bloodiest event in the history of humanity: The Second World War.

    These men's way of fighting, their commanders, equipment, weaponry and the complete history can be found in almost all the bookshelves of almost all 20th Century history enthusiasts. But, what is known about the daily life of the German infantry soldier? Very little.Soldbuch, the name given to the personal military records of these men and also the title of this book, is a true reflection of how these men lived, ate, washed themselves on the front, or behaved when at rest, what were their pastimes, ambitions, worries, how they spent their leave, etc.

    The author, an expert on 20th Century military history and collector of military items from all armies, makes available to the general public for the first time the artifacts that he has collected over the years in order to create this graphic work containing actual photographs, the most implausible personal items and German infantry soldier's uniforms with explanations about each and every item, with a complete study on their use, origin and any other peculiarity that may enrich the reader's knowledge. As well as these artifacts, each chapter is adorned with spectacular photographs of the epoch, mostly owned by the author, setting the reader right in the midst of these soldier's daily lives. Hard Cover, 8 1/2" x 11", 152 pages, Full color. Price: $55.00
     

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    Panzerjäger in Combat Vol.1
     

    The first volume in a three part series. Contains 344 pages, including 72 pages of color line drawings and 3D drawings, 260 photographs, and 354 2D/3D b+w drawings. The volume covers the following vehicles: Panzerjager I, All vehicles referred to as Marder, based on the chassis of the Pz.Kpfw.II and Pz.Kpfw.38 (t) tanks, that is, Sd.Kfz. 131, Sd.Kfz. 132, Sd.Kfz. 139, Sd.Kfz. 138 (Ausf. H and Ausf. M), Hetzer, Hornisse (Nashorn), The prototype vehicle 10.5 cm Pz.Sfl.Iva. Price: $115.00


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    Panzerjager in Combat Vol.2
     

    The second volume in a three part series. Will contain approximately 340 pages, including 80 pages of color profiles and 3D color drawings, 250 photographs, and approximately 350 2D/3D B & W drawings. The volume will cover the following vehicles: All Marder vehicles based on the chassis of captured French tanks, Panzerjäger IV, Panzer IV/70 (V), Panzer IV/70 (A), RSO (with the 7.5 cm Pak 40/4 gun), Various Waffentäger. Improvised vehicles based on the Demag D 7 halftrack (Sd.Kfz. 10), the Krupp L 3 H 143 truck and other captured English and Russian half-tracked vehicles.Price: $TBA  late 2009


     
     
     
     
     
     

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    The Military Intervention Corps of the Spanish Blue Division in the German Wehrmacht 1941-1945
     
    For the first time in English, a new and detailed dimension to the history of the Spanish troops fighting with the German Wehrmacht in World War II: the participation of the Military Intervention Corps in "La Division Azul" - the "Blue Division". More than four hundred unpublished photograph provide an in-depth study of the military uniforms, uniforms, documents, and organization of the Spanish and German Military Administration of the period. Hard Cover, 8.5" x 11", 192 pages, 400 color and b+w photos. Price:$59.99

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    Fighting Men of World War II Volume Two: Allied Forces -  Uniforms, Equipment & Weapons
     

    This companion volume to Fighting Men of World War II: Axis Forces offers a comprehensive, full-color look at the clothing (such as boots, pants, helmet, tunic, greatcoat, camouflage, and badges), equipment, weapons, and rations of Allied soldiers in World War II. Also included are popular items, such as lighters, that were carried by many troops but were not standard issue. The accompanying text describes the items and compares them to those of other armies. The result is a complete picture of the daily life and conditions of the fighting men of all Allied countries. It is an essential reference work for all military historians, collectors, and general readers. Hard cover, 9 x 12, 384 pages, 600 color photos.  Price: $49.95

     

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    US ARMY EUROPEAN THEATER OFOPERATIONSCOLLECTORS GUIDE Vol.1

    Over the years H&C Publishing has earned their reputation for producing high quality military photo books in full color. Once again their unique graphic design style reaches a new level.

    All the uniforms, insignia, weapons and field equipment issued to the American GI in the ETO are described in detail and everything is shown in full color. We seriously believe that this new book will be a "must have" reference guide for any collector of GI militaria.

    Hard cover, Size: 9" x 12", 272 pages, full color.

    Price: $65.00

  • Insignia and Decorations
  • Uniforms
  • Individual Equipment
  • Small Arms and Crew-Served Light Weapons
  • Tentage, Sleeping and Bivouac Equipment
  • Armored Troops
  • Airborne Troops
  • Mountain Troops
  • Female Personnel
  • Military Police
  • Army Rations
  • The Corps of Engineers
  • The Signal Corps
  • Chemical Warfare
  • The Medical Department
  • Army Chaplins
  • Army Publications and Other Printed Material
  • Sports and Recreation
  • Personal Items
  • Trophies and Souvenirs
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    GI-COLLECTOR'S GUIDE, VOLUME 2
     

    After the release of Volume 1, many readers and collectors pointed out several pieces they possessed which were missing from the book. Although including each and every item issued to the American soldier is a near impossible goal, the author started making a list of what should included in a reprint.  All chapters from volume 1 have been revised and updated (among others: uniforms, signal and medical equipment) and new sections have been added, including personal equipment, Stateside training, and the life of POWs in German camps.  More than 1,000 new artefacts with detailed captions are featured in this completely revised new work. Volume 2 of the G.I. Collector's Guide provides a complete and unequaled source of American ground force documentation for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Hard cover, 9" x 12", 276 pages, full color. Price: $65.00 

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    U.S. Army Olympic Equestrian Competitions 1912-1948
     
    United States Army Olympic equestrian competitions have been largely overlooked in historical writings. This book tells the stories of the triumphs, the contributions, and the failures of the U.S. Army Olympians, and also captures the humor and good times as well as the drama and disappointments of the U.S. Army Olympians from the 1912 Games in Stockholm, to the 1948 Games in London. The stories are rich in detail, and include the controversial 1936 Summer Games held in Berlin, Germany. Many personal vignettes as told by team members enhance the story.  Size: 8.5"x11", Illustrations: over 100 b/w images, Pages: 176. Price - $49.95

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    Panzers 35(t) and 38(t) and their Variants 1920-1945
     
    This classic, definitive series continues with this volume on Czech panzers and armored vehicles in German use from 1920-1945. Spielberger, a leading expert in the field of German military vehicles, presents the wide variety of variants on the 35(t) and 38(t) chassis: self-propelled artillery, anti-tank guns, flak, mortars, flamethrowers, Hetzer, half-tracks, trucks, personnel carriers, etc.
    Hard Cover, 8.5" x 11", 176 pages, over 600 b+w photos, line drawings.
    Price:$69.99

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    Presented for the first time in detail, this examination of German medal bars covers a subject long overlooked in reference books. Illustrating over one-hundred German medal bars in full color, both obverse and reverse views are shown, as well as close up images that highlight some of the finer details. Medal bars of the military, police, political, and civil organizations are covered. Examples of original award documents are shown, as well as period photographs of medal bars in wear. Information is also presented on maker markings, medal identification, the material used to make the medal, finishes, and measurements.  Size: 8.5"x11", Illustrations: over 400 color b/w images, Pages: 192. Price- -$69.95
     

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    9TH AIR FORCE American Tactical Aviation in the ETO, 1943-45 
     
    During the preparation of the Normandy Invasion, the American high command realized soon enough that the 8th Air Force, which was wholly committed to strategic bombing, could not undertake the close support of ground units in this major offensive. The keystone of operation "Overlord" would indeed be mastery of the skies: tactical aviation had to be able to intervene quickly and precisely, and to operate from bases on the Continent.  The heavy bombers, as they were dependent on large and permanent airfields, could not be called upon for such tasks. The concept of on-call tactical air support was therefore paramount in the Overlord plans and the 9th Air Force was transferred to England for this purpose. The hundreds of hitherto unpublished photos copied out from the pilots and crews' albums, and the full-color reconstruction of their flying gear are a unique testimony to the day to day life of 9th Air Force personnel and the missions of combat crews. Let us look at these men's faces, they belong to the Past but we owe them our Freedom.  This book is dedicated to the memory of the airmen and soldiers of the Ninth Air Force who gave their all for the Liberation of Europe. Hard cover, 9" x 12", 196 pages. Price: $59.95

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    The SS Totenkopf Ring: Himmler's SS Honor Ring in Detail
     
    Using modern tools not available to previous authors on this subject, Craig Gottlieb paints a comprehensive picture of the Totenkopf Ring and the man who was behind it - Reichsfuhrer-SS Heinrich Himmler. Gottlieb draws on a body of over 200 examples to document currently believed notions about the ring. He offers never before seen photos and documents, and even develops many new well-reasoned theories about the Totenkopf (Death Head) ring. The book also covers the pre-history of the Totenkopf ring, placing its appearance onto the "SS Scene" in historical context. Also covered are design background, construction techniques, and an in-depth analysis of the physical characteristics of rings. Gottlieb also includes sections on award documents and frames, ring shipping boxes, and provides many never-before-seen photographs of rings in wear. Finally, he brings rings to life with an extensive “personality profile� chapter in which he illustrates several famous rings. Hard Cover, 8.5" x 11", 256 pages, over 200 b+w and color photos. Price:$59.99
     

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    Waffen-SS Knights and their Battles
     
    This new series provides an overview of each Waffen-SS unit that fought during World War II, where it was raised and where it fought. Within each of the various battles covered, the book focuses specifically on each Waffen-SS soldier that was awarded the various grades of the Knight’s Cross to the Iron Cross. This first volume covers the period 1939-1942 and was written with the help of surviving Knight’s Cross holders or the Waffen-SS soldiers that fought alongside them. Unlike previous Knight’s Cross books that are reference based works, this book is aimed at providing a detailed account of the part played by each Waffen-SS Knight’s Cross holder in each battle. This project was written to answer the questions: How many Knight’s Cross holders received their award for the same battle or action? Where they one mile or a thousand miles apart? Did the actions take place on the same day? This book provides the answers. Size: 6"x9".
    illustrations: over 60 bw images, pages:256,. Price - $39.99

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    German Cross in Gold Volume 3
    Holders of the SS and Police
     
    Mr. Yerger follows up "German Cross in Silver" and "German Cross in Gold," Volumes 1 and 2 with Volume 3, Regiment and Division "Nordland." Yerger once again shows us what a marvelous researcher he is. His extensive contacts throughout the world helped him once again author a historical journey that leads us through the combat actions of recipients of The German Cross in Gold in great detail. Featuring 139 photos throughout the 252 pages, this latest volume of "German Cross in Gold" is a must have for collectors and history buffs alike.
    Hard cover, 6" x 9", 252 pages, 139 photos. Price $44.95

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    The 32nd SS-Freiwilligen-Grenadier-Division

    The SS Division "30. Januar" was one of the last SS-Divisions formed during World War II and was almost entirely composed of training units and 16-18 year old boys (the honorary name "30. Januar" was the same date Hitler became Reich chancellor in 1933). First planned as a motorized division, the unit ended up as a normal infantry division because of a lack of fuel. With a final strength of 12,000, they fought on the Oder-front south of Frankfurt/Oder. After the Soviet attack on 16 April 1945 they were wiped out in the pocket of Halbe southeast of Berlin. Hard Cover, 6" x 9", 128 pages, over 80 b+w photos. Price: $35.00

     


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    SS-Heimwehr Danzig in Poland 1939
     
    This is the first book in English on this obscure early-World War II SS unit. In July 1939, SS-Heimwehr Danzig was formed from members of the III./4. SS-Totenkopf-Standarte "Ostmark," as well as from Danzig citizen volunteers. As a unit of the Reichsführer-SS they reinforced other existing Danzig units for the impending invasion of Poland. This book not only describes the political background that led to their deployment in September 1939, but also contains the combat recollections of former members, as well as over 100 photographs, and documents. Size: 6"x9", Illustrations: over 140 bw images , Pages: 112 . Price  - $29.95

     

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    SS-Fallschirmjäger-Bataillon 500/600
     
    This book is the history of the only Fallschirmjäger-Bataillon of the Waffen-SS during World War II. Formed in 1943 as a Bewährungsverband for special missions (guerrilla operations in the Balkans) the unit was deployed at many focal points of heavy combat on the eastern and western fronts. Nearly destroyed at the Schwedt and Alt-Küstrinchen bridgeheads, the remainder pulled back to the west over Parchim at the end of April 1945 and entered U.S. captivity in May 1945. This is their story, including extremely rare photographs.  Size:  6"x9", Illustrations: over 70 bw images ,
    Pages: 120 . Price - $29.5

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    Panzer Regiment 8 in World War II:
    Poland, France, North Africa
     
    Formed in 1936, Panzer Regiment 8 served in both the 10th and 15th Panzer Divisions and saw action in Poland, France, and in May 1941 with the famed German Africa Corps, under the legendary Rommel. The regiment went on to serve with high distinction in every major battle fought in Africa until May 1943, when out of fuel and ammunition, the regiment's ability to fight on came to an end. This book sheds new light on the history of the German Panzer arm and gives in depth detail of the lives and battles that were fought by these proud Swabian troops. Hard Cover, 8.5" x 11", 240 pages, over 170 b+w photos.
    Price:$59.99

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    Fallschirmjager in Portrait
    Studio and Field Portraits of German Paratroops in World War II
     
    A little more than 30,000 men of the Wehrmacht and SS qualified to wear the famed Fallschirmschützenabzeichen, or Paratrooper Badge, between 1936 and 1944. The badges they wore, and the images of the men who wore them, are avidly sought by collectors and historians around the world today. The authors have assembled over 300 indoor and outdoor posed portrait photographs of the Fallschirmjäger for this volume, most never before published, providing a fascinating representation of the photographer’s art in World War II and a superb study of their uniforms, badges and insignia. In poses ranging from fierce to thoughtful and even poignant, the German paratroops of World War II are seen here in perfect focus, as they wanted to be seen, preserved in deliberate portraiture for posterity . Size: 9"x12", Illustrations: 300 full page sepia toned b/w images, Pages 304, Price - $100.00

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    German Paratroops in North Africa
    Tropical Uniforms, Headgear, and Insignia of theFallschirmjäger in WWII.

    This large-format book is an in-depth photographic study covering rare uniforms, tropical jump smocks, Ramcke Brigade jump helmets, and officer's "Meyer" caps. This book provides the first accurate description of the design and development of WWII German jump smocks, each illustrated in large, full-color photographs.

    Hard Cover, 9" x 12", 336 pages, over 600 color and b+w photos. Price:$100.00

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    The 1st Fallschirmjager Division in WWII
    Vol.1 The Years of Attack

    Two superb volumes on their combat achievements. A total of 129 Knight's Crosses were awarded to men from this division. The books contain many photos which have never been printed before. The books also include many short biographies of the key personnel in the divison. This first volume "Years of Attack" follows the recruitment and training and their vertical deployment in Scandinavia, Holland, Eben Emael, Corinth and Crete through two tough tours as elite infantry on the Eastern Front. Hard Cover, 9" x 12", 228 pages, over 250 color b+w photos, colour maps, Orders of Battle. (rzm) Price: $79.95

     

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    The 1st Fallschirmjager Division in WWII
    Vol.2 Years of Retreat

    Two superb volumes on their combat achievements. A total of 129 Knight's Crosses were awarded to men from this division. The books contain many photos which have never been printed before. The books also include many short biographies of the key personnel in the divison. This first volume "Years of Attack" follows the recruitment and training and their vertical deployment in Scandinavia, Holland, Eben Emael, Corinth and Crete through two tough tours as elite infantry on the Eastern Front. Hard Cover, 9" x 12", 228 pages, over 250 color b+w photos, colour maps, Orders of Battle. (rzm) Price: $79.95
     

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    "The Legendary Cricket of D-Day"
     
    Since the end of WWII, stories and legends about the cricket's employment have grown and flowered, as such stories will. Many untruths were hawked by various media and other sources leading not only to deformation of history but also to an erroneous presentation of one of the most unwarlike and incongruous items of "battle gear" carried by the American parachutist ! This booklet, profusely illustrated, based on historical facts, interviews of key personalities related to the introduction of the cricket within the airborne units, and vintage documents tries to dismiss the generally accepted ideas and report the true history of the legendary cricket of D-Day. Who initiated it all, where were the crickets produced, and who produced them? What type was official issue and which units used them? For the first time, these questions have now been answered.

  • Supplied with an exact scale reproduction of the cricket as used on D-Day!    Soft Cover, 6" x8", 16 pages, Full color.  Price: $15.00
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    Das Reich Vol.1 1934-1939

    Hard cover, small format (9"x6"), 304 pages, 115 photographs 13 maps, charts and tables. The first of a 5-volume set, this volume covers the 2. SS-Panzer-Division "Das Reich" from its formation in 1934 to the conclusion of the Polish Campaign in 1939. A lot of detail on the formation of the SS.

    Price: $42.00

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    Das Reich Vol.2 1940-1941

    Hard cover, small format (9"x6"), 304 pages, 115 photographs 13 maps, charts and tables. The first of a 5-volume set, this volume covers the 2. SS-Panzer-Division "Das Reich" from its formation in 1934 to the conclusion of the Polish Campaign in 1939. A lot of detail on the formation of the SS.

    $50.00

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    Das Reich Vol.3 1941-1943

    This is the third volume of the five-volume series of one of the most famous Waffen-SS divisions of World War II. This volume traces the path of the division from the late summer of 1942 until the beginning of 1943 and its evolution from a motorized rifle division to a SS-Panzergrenadier-Division. Follow the division through the initial stages of the campaign in Russia; Withdrawal from the Jelnja salient to the gates of Moscow to the brutal winter battles of the winter of 1941/1942. Continue on through its withdrawal from the front and its refitting in Germany and France, only to take part in the coup de main mounted against the attempted scuttling of the French fleet at Toulon.

    Finally, witness the division be rushed to the Eastern Front as part of the newly formed SS-Panzer-Korps, where it would participate in the epic fighting for Kharkov and the initial evacuation of the city. Making use of numerous primary sources, to include the war diaries of higher headquarters, the division itself and its organic subordinate formations and units, this is a first-class divisional history. In addition to a number of period sources, the book makes use of an abundance of first-hand accounts that make this unit history come alive. The reader is treated to a practically day-by-day account of this elite formation and is assisted in his efforts through innumerable maps.

    Hard cover, 6" x 9", 496 pages with 85 photos and 19 maps.

    Price: $55.00

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    The History of the 2. SS-Panzer-Division "Das Reich" 1943 Vol.4

    This volume covers 1943 and covers the epic battle of Kharkov, the high-water mark of Operation Citadel and the subsequent bitter and battering battles along the Mius.

    Making use of numerous primary sources — to include the war diaries of higher headquarters, the division itself and its organic subordinate formations and units — this is a first-class divisional history.

    In addition to a number of period sources, the book makes use of an abundance of first-hand accounts that make this unit history come alive. The reader is treated to a practically day-by-day account of this elite formation and is assisted in his efforts through innumerable maps.

    Hard cover, 6" x 9", 120 pages, 384 pages, numerous appendices, 15 maps and 102 b+w photos.

    Price: $60.00

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    Panzerkampfgruppe Strachwitz
    A Photographic Study of the Battles for the "Ostsack" and "Westsack"

    Although many who are familiar with the ferocious fighting on the Eastern Front in World War 2 have heard of the three "Operations Strachwitz" through references and popular accounts, the most popular of which are the memoirs of Tiger ace Otto Carius in his best-selling book, Tigers in the Mud, few have ever seen much in-depth coverage of the fighting or images of the battle area. All that has changed with Panzerkampfgruppe Strachwitz which not only presents the reader with an overview of the small-unit actions that constituted the fighting associated with these three operations, but also presents 140 professionally shot images by war correspondents assigned to the front. While the quality of German war photographers is almost universally praised, many of the images are of rather mundane subjects and not much has surfaced in terms of late-war photography.

    Recently, however, a file photo grouping was discovered that can unequivocally be traced to this famous small-unit action on the Eastern Front during the Second World War. That grouping features numerous images of the three most famous armored formations that participated: schwere Panzer-Abteilung 502 (Otto Carius' Tiger battalion), the Fuhrer-Begleit-Bataillon (Hitler's headquarters bodyguard consisting of soldiers from Grossdeutschland and other named formations) and Panzer-Grenadier-Division "Feldherrnhalle" (often referred to as Hitler's forgotten elite). As such, these photographs fill a void in the literature and coverage and represent a boon to armor enthusiasts, unit historians, collectors and model makers.

    Hard cover, large landscape format (9" x 12"), 120 pages, 1 map, 2 divisional organization charts and 140 images (most never previously published and most full page).Price: $40.00

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    U.S. Navy Uniforms in World War II Series Vol.6

    Like its predecessors in the series, this book is an epic chronicle of previously unpublished topics, including the uniforms and equipment of the submarine force, PT boat squadrons, mine warfare men, gun crews, signalmen, and more. In addition, never-before addressed subjects including the U.S. Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, Public Health Service, Coast and Geodetic Survey and the Samoan Fita-Fita are examined. Clothing, accoutrements, insignia, small arms, knives, life jackets, novelty items and sweetheart jewelry are all covered. Size: 9"x12", Illustrations: over 1100 color/bw images, Pages: 272. (SCH) Price- -$79.95

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    Battle in the East: The German Army in Russia

    There have been many books written about German forces fighting on the Eastern Front. This is hardly surprising considering the enormity of the campaign and the seemingly inexhaustible amount of data and photographs available. Concord is pleased to release one more title, authored by Gordon Rottman, focusing on this crucial campaign in the East. This volume is all about the infantry at the core of Germany's military exploits in the enormous expanse of Russia.

    The opening text delves into the complexities of the standard German infantry division. Though usually short on motorized transport, these self-contained combined-arms units fought extremely effectively, penetrating almost to the gates of Moscow. The introduction includes a detailed table of organization listing all major and minor subunits (usefully provided in both English and German). It then proceeds with an annotated description of key divisional components, which is very helpful in understanding how a division is equipped. As is par for this series of books, the collection of black and white photos forms the centerpiece. There photos show infantrymen from the early days of the conflict through to much later periods. Members of many branches are on display, for example, artillery, assault pioneers, military police, antitank, reconnaissance and infantry. The photos reveal a host of interesting details and show weapon systems found in the infanterie division.
    This book also features a set of four color plates expertly illustrated by Stephen Andrew. These depict infantrymen and panzer grenadiers in a wide range of uniforms fighting in various seasons and regions. Photo and color plate captions are well detailed and thorough, providing a wealth of infromation. This is a very helpful book for those wishing to learn more about those soldiers at the "coal face" of Germany's extraordinarily grueling campaign in the East.
    Size: 8.5"x11", Price - $16.50

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    Desperate Measures- The Last-Ditch Weapons of the Nazi Volkssturm

    This is the first in-depth study of the amazing series of events which took place during the last chaotic months of Adolf Hitler's "Thousand Year Reich".
    The war was already lost for Germany before the idea of a "People's Army" gained any sanction. The six million old men and boys of the Volkssturm were initially equipped with shotguns, drillings, hunting rifles, military training rifles and handguns scrounged from the German populace. These few arms were bolstered by foreign rifles and carbines captured during Germany's early wartime advances, and many collectors and historians may be surprised to learn that the rifle issued in the greatest numbers-the "true Volksgewehr"-was the Italian Carcano, some numbers of which were converted to fire the powerful German 7.92x57mm rifle cartridge!
    In addition, seven types of Volksgewehre were specifically designed for manufacture by German industry during the last months of the war. All are covered in detail, and the book includes many previously unpublished photographs of original Volkssturm weapons, including prototypes and rare presentation examples.
    Other Volkssturm weapons included the anti-tank Panzerfaust ("tank fist"), a single-shot, rocket-propelled shaped-charge device capable of defeating any Allied tank then in existence, and numerous "clones" of the British Sten machine carbine, which were hastily manufactured by a considerable number of German firms (a memorandum speaks of "30 subcontractors and 14 assembly points"). Programs were also begun to develop special Volkspistolen, made largely from stamped sheet metal.
    In summing up, the author notes that even if the Volkssturm had been fully trained, well equipped and armed with the best weapons in the world-which they decidedly were not-they could have done no more than delay the inevitable, which in many cases, documented here, they actually did.
    Hard cover, 8.5" x 11", 424 pages, 558 illustrations.(rzm)
    Price: $69.95

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    Sturmgewehr! From Firepower to Striking Power

    The author, a prizewinning German military historian, has spent years researching original documentation held in the military archives of Germany and elsewhere to produce the entire technical and tactical history of the design, development and fielding of the world's first mass-produced assault rifle and the revolutionary 7.92x33mm kurz cartridge.
    It has been said that Adolf Hitler was the greatest general the Allies had during World War II, and several examples of his fatefully bungled tactical decisions are discussed. None was perhaps more significant than his refusal - on three separate occasions during 1942 and 1943 - to sanction the adoption of the intermediate-calibre assault rifle as the general-purpose infantry weapon. Its acceptance and fielding thus proved to be a long, tortuous and never-fully-completed process, and, as a measure of the complexity of the story, in all of German small arms history, no weapon was renamed so often within such a short period of time.
    Its ultimate name, Sturmgewehr 44, was belatedly bestowed in October 1944 by Hitler himself after his early failures to appreciate the advantages of the assault rifle had delayed the programme for a full year, and by the time he changed his mind, a general rearming was out of the question. Nevertheless, the Sturmgewehr was by far the most important and influential small arm and cartridge of World War II. Hard cover, 8.5" x 11", 600 pages, 392 illustrations. (rzm) Price: $79.95

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    Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung/Brigade 210 in Combat
    The "Tiger's Head" Brigade
    A detailed visual account of the history of this brigade.
    Hardcover, 320 pages, 430 photos, 16 pages of color (with many in 3D effect).(rzm) Price: $105.00

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    Sturmtiger and Sturmpanzer in Combat

    Covers assault tank variants (initial efforts), Stupa IV and the Sturmtiger. Lots of superb color (a la the King Tiger book) and the usual other graphic niceties!
    Hardcover, 250 pages, 80 pages in color, 220 photos, 30 pages of text, maps and organigrams. (rzm) Price: $110.00

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    German Sturmartillerie at War Vol. 1

    Sturmartillerie came about due to the efforts of Erich von Manstein, with this new branch designed to support infantry assaults with self-propelled vehicles. It was distinct from the Panzers as it was designed to work closely with the infantry. To fulfill this vision, a whole new series of vehicles was designed. The first and most common numerically was the Sturmgeschütz III. Later, other vehicle types such as the StuG IV were added to the ranks.

    This new book, the first volume in a comprehensive two-part study of German Sturmartillerie in WWII, is the work of Frank De Sisto,. The book begins with an explanation of the various StuG III Ausfuhrungen (models). The Ausf. G was the ultimate version of StuG III, so a description is given of its essential data and characteristics. The introductory text also covers the organization of Sturmgeschütz units. In typical Concord style, the book is brimming with black-and-white photos of StuGs in action. Photos show all the various production madels from Ausf. A through to Ausf. G, and they span combat operations from 1940-1945. Readers wishing to see the StuG in action will be thrilled by the variety of pictures on offer, from the city streets of France in 1940, to the dusty summer of Operation Barbarossa, to the desperate winter of 1944/45 on the Eastern Front.

    The center of the book gives pride of place to 16 plates by Laurent Lecocq, these showing relevant tactical markings and camouflage schemes in full color. The StuG III, StuG IV and even the Sturmpanzer IV all have their turn in the limelight in this stimulating and enthralling account of Sturmartillerie in action. Size: 11"x8.5", 72 Pages, 163 Photos, 16 Color plates. Price - $16.50

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    Fighting Men of World War II
    Volume I: Axis Forces - Uniforms, Equipment, and
    Weapons

    This first volume of Fighting Men of World War II offers a comprehensive, full-color look at the clothing (such as boots, pants, helmet, tunic, greatcoat, camouflage, and badges), equipment, weapons, vehicles, and rations of Axis soldiers. Also included are popular items, such as lighters, that were carried by many troops but were not standard issue. The accompanying text describes the items and also compares them to those of other armies. The result is a complete picture of the daily life and conditions of the fighting men of all countries. It is an essential reference work for all military historians, collectors, and general readers. A second volume covering the Allies will be published in Fall 2008. Hardcover, 9" x 12", English text, 384 pages, full color, hundreds of color and b+w photos.(rzm)Price: $49.95

     

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    FELDBLUSE
    The German Army Field Tunic 1933-45
    A detailed description of the German soldier’s field tunic throughout the Second World War, in all its aspects: history, symbolism, manufacturing, evolution, insignia, etc., from the pre-war dress uniform to the shabby utilitarian garment of 1945. Jean-Philippe Borg and Laurent Huart are experienced collectors and historians, who have managed to bring together a large quantity of authentic pieces for this book, all of which are illustrated in full color. Their descriptions are soundly supported by period documents sourced from the German Bundesarchiv.
    This book will be an essential reference work for all collectors of Third Reich uniforms as well as World War II military history enthusiasts. Size: 9" x 12", Hard cover, 144 pages, English text. (rzm) Price: $59.95