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FOREST BROTHERS: THE ACCOUNT OF AN ANTI-SOVIET LITHUANIAN FREEDOM FIGHTER, 1944-1948
Juozas Luksa, C,

An autobiographical account of the armed resistance against the Soviet Union, which took place between 1944–1956. Published in English for the first time in unabridged form, Lukša’s memoir remains one of the few reliable eye-witness accounts of the “Invisible Front”, as dubbed by Soviet security forces. At its zenith 28,000 guerilla fighters participated in battles and skirmishes throughout Lithuania, Lukša (partisan codename Daumantas) being one of the leaders. Forest Brothers also documents the role of women in the resistance, giving equal credit to these often silent partners. In 1948 Lukša and two comrades broke through the Iron Curtain on the Polish border. He sought training from the French intelligence and from the CIA. Lukša was flown back into the Soviet Union under the radar on the night of October 4, 1950. He managed to survive and operate eleven months until his near capture and death on the night of September 5, 1951. His account, written during 1948–1950, while he was living in hiding in Paris, describes in vivid scenes and dialogue the daily struggles of the resistance. 50 black and white photos

422 pp.
$45.00*

CRUCIBLE OF COMBAT: GERMANY'S DEFENSIVE BATTLES IN THE UKRAINE 1943 - 44
Rolf Hinze, C,

In his historical series Hinze provides the only comprehensive account of events on the central and southern portions of the German Eastern Front during the years of German retreat. This volume covers events on the southern portion of the Eastern Front from late 1943, in the aftermath of the Battle of Kursk, through the great Soviet summer offensives of 1943 and 1944. Following the final failure of German hopes in the great Battle of Kursk, the German forces in the Ukraine were forced ever back, losing ground gained in the years of victorious advance. This volume describes the bitter and eventful battles of German army groups in the Ukraine and the evacuation of the Crimean Peninsula during 1943 -1944. It follows the retreat from the Dnjepr to the Dnjestr rivers, Tscherkassy, Nikopol, Chersson, the fighting around Kriwoi Rog and Kirowograd, the loss of the Dnjepr salient, the breakout from the Tscherkassy Kessel ['pocket'], and the battles on the Rumainan frontier around Targul-Frumos. The roster of battles goes on and on, including Tarnopol and the magnificent feats of the Hube Kessel, as the cut-off German First Army fought its way as a 'moving pocket' to freedom. The panorama stretches from the Pripjet swamps north of Kiew on the boundary with Heeresgruppe Mitte to the Sea of Azov, the Black Sea and Sewastopol in the south, from the Mius and Donez Rivers to the borders of Hungary and Rumania. Hinze's accounts are indispensable to any study of the collapse of the German central front (covered in his two volumes on the collapse of Heeresgruppe Mitte), the great retreats across the Ukraine to the borders of Hungary and Rumania, and the evacuation of the Crimean Peninsula (both covered in this volume), the fate of Heeresgruppen Nordukraine, Südukraine and Süd-/ Ostmark in 1945 (to be covered in a subsequent title) and the battles of Heeresgruppe Nordukraine/A/Mitte (covered in 'To the Bitter End', published by Helion). There are no other detailed but comprehensive accounts in which the various individual narratives, unit histories and studies of individual battles may find their place in relation to the big picture. Hinze's maps, alone, would justify his works, for most of the unit histories, narratives and studies of individual battles lack maps illustrating their place in the larger geography of the war. The study is complemented by orders of battle, the aforementioned maps (over 100 of them), plus photographs. 'Crucible of Combat' represents a major contribution to our understanding of the Soviet-German War 1941-45. 100 b/w photos, 105 maps

504 pp.
$60.00

STURMGESCHUTZ III: VARIANTS, MODIFICATIONS, TECHNICAL DRAWINGS VOLUME 2
Peter Muller, C,O, inludes a very large foldout sheet for technical information on the visual characteristics

Volume 2 of Sturmgeschütz III provides a selection of images that illustrate in striking and unique detail the evolution and operational employment of this potent weapons system. Reliable documentary evidence, such as the date the image was made, location and unit of assignment is provided for many of these photographs, allowing the reader to precisely identify specific variants of the Sturmgeschütz III. The quality of research displayed throughout this volume makes it an ideal reference work for vehicle restoration, for historically accurate modelling or for diorama building. The superb photographs in this volume also illustrate a tremendous amount of technical information for historians most interested in tracing the continuous development of one of the most significant armoured vehicles to see action during World War II. Within this volume, the photographic evidence is used to accurately present 90 specific identifying characteristics of the Sturmgeschütz III and how each of the weapon system’s unique features arose during design and development. Accompanying timelines illustrate when different versions of the Sturmgeschütz III were manufactured, using documentary evidence such as the original records that list chassis serial numbers assigned for each assembly plant as well as other primary source information. It also includes a supplemental chart that provides a quick and handy reference to the various versions of the Sturmgeschütz III that saw service. Volume 2 also systematically covers unusual configurations of the Sturmgeschütz III, including field modifications, backed up by tabulations for easy reference. Superb four-level cutaway technical drawings illustrate the characteristics of each of the wartime production runs of the Sturmgeschütz III at precisely defined points in time. High-quality photos compliment each of the drawings. This volume also accurately documents for the very first time the evolution of the appearance of the Sturmgeschütz III from 1940 to 1945 on a month-by-month basis, enabling the historian or modeller to interpret other Sturmgeschütz III photographs and place them in their proper historical timeframe and operational context. 550 wartime photographs, many published for the first time and 100 technical line drawings, most in 1:35th scale.

296 pp.
$75.00

CIRCLE OF FIRE: THE EPIC BATTLE OF CHOLM
C,O, This is long out of print, I recently purchased the few remaing copies from the publisher.

In December of 1941, the German Offensive in Russia came to a halt. The Soviet leadership unleashed its reserves in a counteroffensive. In the Northern sector, the Third Russian Shock Army achieved a breakthrough on 8 January 1942 and enveloped German forces at a number of spots, including Demjansk. About 100 kilometers southwest of Demjansk, lay the small town of Cholm. The German garrison there was surrounded on 21 January. As in other cases, Hitler ordered them to hold to the last man. Generalmajor Theodor Scherer, the commander of 281.Sicherungs-Division, was tasked with organizing Cholm's defense. From the mishmash of German units reeling back from the Soviet attack, he organized approximately 5500 men and held the city for 105 days against overwhelming odds. This unique book illustrates with more than 150 photos taken during the encirclement this significant battle and shows the conditions and hardships faced by the men of Kampfgruppe Scherer throughout the battle until the town was liberated. with fold-out map,

142 pp.
$40.00*

NUTS & BOLTS 24 PZ.KPFW. II AUSF. D/E AND VARIANTS (FLAMM-PZ. II, MARDER II & MORE)
Joachim Baschin, S,O,

This is the first of this series I have seen and covers not only the Panzer II D/E but also the many variants that were developed from it including a flammpanzer, the Marder II, training tanks and a number of other variations including the use of their turrets as Ringstande when they were converted to Marders.

Features:
- 160 pages, approx. 274 photos
- 237 historical shots of the Panzer II Ausf. D/E, Flammpz II, Marder II Ausf. D with all known variants (Brückenleger and Fahrschulpz.) in black & white, many of them unpublished
- 11 colour photos of still existing Ringstände with flame turrets in Norway, 26 colour photos of all three models from Tony Greenland
- 16 pages of scale drawings from all versions in 1:35 scale from John Rue with additional 24 detailed views
- 13 pages of camouflage schemes and graphics of tactical markings from Laurent Lecocq
- Table of organization of units using the Pz.Kpfw., the Flamm-Pz. and the selfpropelled Marder II Ausf. D (Kriegstärke-Nachweisungen KStN)

$50.00

FOREIGN PLANES IN THE SERVICE OF THE LUFTWAFFE
Jean-Louis Roba, C,

No airforce in the Second World War would make more use of captured planes than the Luftwaffe. With this in mind, Jean-Louis Roba has undergone a considerable amount of work in tracking down hundreds of aircraft used by the Luftwaffe and illustrating their uses, careers and eventual fates. The book examines the full history of foreign planes in the Luftwaffe, from its inception in the prewar years to the end of the Second World War. More than just an account of the Luftwaffe’s use of captured aircraft, the book debunks myths about how prepared the Germans were for war in 1939, and shows how important even such an unreliable source of supplies as captured planes would become to the Luftwaffe. Translated into English for the first time, Roba’s investigative work is supported by over a hundred pictures of the planes themselves, and gives a rare opportunity to see British and American planes repainted in German colors and symbols. 100+ b/w integrated photos.

208 pp.
$22.00*

KRIEGSBERICHTER AUGUSTIN
Charles Trang, C,O, French text.

This album of photographs by SS Kriegsberichter Paul Augustin follows on from the successful Heimdal volume from 2008 on SS Kriegsberichter Franz Roth. Augustin's fascinating photographs show in incredible detail the daily life of the troops of the Leibstandarte Division and also from the Das Reich Division to which he was transferred. The quality of the images is spectacular and will be of enormous interest. 600+ photographs,

196 pp.
$46.00

TILLY-SUR-SEULLES 1944
Stephane Jacqute, C,O, bilingual with complete English text.

Following on from the successful Heimdal books: Couloir de la mort, Bataille de l’Odon et de la Cote 112, here is a fourth volume on the small area engagements during the battle for Normandy. Tilly, located just south of Bayeux and a stronghold of the Panzer Lehr Division was the site of a bitterly fought battle. The engagement was so important in the way tanks were used that it has become a standard battle studied by professional military historians around the world. This huge book includes a great many personal memoirs from the veterans of the engagement as well as hundreds of photographs and other illustrations. 800 photos and documents, maps,

320 pp.
$70.00

ASSAULT ON GERMANY: THE BATTLE FOR GEILENKIRCHEN
Ken Ford, C,

The Anglo-American battle for the Geilenkirchen salient in November 1944 was infantry warfare at its worst, and it is described in vivid detail in this new edition of Ken Ford’s classic study. The onset of winter saw the Allied advance from the Normandy beaches forced to a halt on Germany’s doorstep. The clock had been put back to the days of the Great War – the Allies had arrived at the Siegfried Line and were forced to attack the fortifications from the hell of the trenches. Geilenkirchen was the first battle on German soil to be fought by the British since Minden in 1759. For them, it was just one more battle on the way to Berlin, but for the American 84th Division, it was a first faltering step into war and a bitter lesson in the attrition and savagery of combat. The story is told by the men who were there – the British, the Americans, and the Germans who were fighting desperately for their homeland. Neither side was victorious - both lost more men than they could afford and paid a heavy price in young lives for a few miles of ground. 40 illustrations

176 pp.
$40.00

MESSERSCHMITT ME 110 FROM 1939 TO 1945: MESSERSCHMITT'S TWIN-ENGINED FIGHTERS BF 110, ME 210 AND 410
Dominique Breffort, S,

The Messerschmitt Bf 110, was designed in the middle of the thirties. After a relatively convincing start in Poland in September 1939, the performance of the Zerstörer (destroyer) units, declined rapidly with heavy losses, so much so that at the end of the Battle of Britain it was decided to withdraw the Bf 110s from service and cease production. After the failure of its designated successor, the Me 210, the Bf 110 started a second career which was indeed infinitely more glorious since it scored more kills not only than any other Luftwaffe night-fighter but also more than all the aircraft of this type in all the air forces fighting in World War Two…

84 pp.
$23.00

RUSSO - JAPANESE NAVAL WAR 1905 VOLUME 1
by Piotr Olender, S,O,

Book describes technical aspects of the Russo-Japanese Naval War. Contains descriptions of all involved ships, Russian and Japanese ones. Maps, photos. 207 b/w photos, 56 ship plans, & 34 maps.

140 pp.
$45.00

SIEGE OF KUSTRIN 1945: GATEWAY TO BERLIN
Tony Le Tissier, C

The unexpected arrival of Soviet troops at the end of January 1945 at the ancient fortress and garrison town of Küstrin came as a tremendous shock to the German High Command - the Soviets were now only 50 miles from Berlin itself. The Red Army needed the vital road and rail bridges passing through Küstrin for their forthcoming assault on the capital, but flooding and their own high command's strategic blunders resulted in a sixty-day siege by two Soviet armies which totally destroyed the town. The delay in the Soviet advance also gave the Germans time to consolidate the defenses shielding Berlin west of the Oder River. Despite Hitler's orders to fight on to the last bullet, the Küstrin garrison commander and 1,000 of the defenders managed a dramatic breakout to the German lines. The protracted siege had an appalling human cost - about 5,000 Germans were killed, 9,000 wounded and 6,000 captured, and the Russians lost 5,000 killed and 15,000 wounded. Tony Le Tissier, in this graphic and painstakingly researched account, has recorded events in extraordinary detail, using the vivid eyewitness testimony of survivors to bring the story of the siege to life.

288 pp.
$50.00

CONCORD 6533: INTO THE CAULDRON: DAS REICH IN FRANCE 1940
Robert Michulec & Dmitriy Zgonnik, S,O

Features:
- 52 Pages
- 134 Photos
- 4 Color plates

Following the usual format of other books in the Warrior 6500 series, this volume contains 52 pages, with a four-page color section in the center. This central segment features four color plates by talented illustrator Dmitriy Zgonnik. They show four "Das Reich" soldiers dressed in various types of uniform and equipped with a range of weaponry, while the accompanying text elaborates points of interest. The heart of the book is the collection of black and white photographs showing "Das Reich" troops from the 1940 period. Coverage commences with training photos in early 1940, and the content then documents the campaign in France. Many photos contain excellent close-up details of uniforms, personal equipment and personal weapons. A great number are "in-action" photos, and they show auxiliary equipment such as motorcycles, wheeled vehicles, halftracks, armored vehicles and antitank weapons too. For readers interested in the invasion of France, and particularly the involvement of the Waffen-SS, this volume offers concise yet comprehensive coverage. The sharply reproduced photos give a very real sense of this campaign by "Das Reich" in the early part of WWII, and the details they portray will be of great value to figure modelers and military enthusiasts alike.

$17.00

SEA PLANES OF THE LEGION CONDOR
Rafael Lopez, C

Among the different Luftwaffe units that formed the Legion Condor, one in particular stands out for its important Naval Air contribution: the Aufklärungsstaffel See/88 (AS./88 or the Maritime Reconnaissance Squadron), although it was also officially designated the Seefliegerstaffel AS./88 or Naval Air Squadron AS./88. AS./88 Squadron employed the following aircraft during the Spanish campaign: Heinkel He 59 bomber, torpedo and reconnaissance seaplanes; He 60 close reconnaissance/bomber seaplanes; He 115 A-0 reconnaissance/torpedo seaplanes; and float-fitted Junkers Ju 52s. Presented here are previously unpublished aspects regarding the operations and war service of both the personnel and aircraft of AS./88, which, during a period of three years, participated directly in the Spanish Civil War of 1936-1939 on the Nationalist side. over 200 b/w images,

192 pp.
$45.00

The book looks fantastic!

465. HITLER'S WAR ON RUSSIA (AKA HITLER MOVES EAST)
Paul Carell, C,

This special limited edition of an all time classic on the war on the Eastern Front is based off the original British first edition. The dust jacket, photos and fold out map are reproduced exactly here as the original. The only small changes are upgrades on the binding, paper and overall production in which no expense was spared. Launched with an immense invasion force of three million men, Germany's surprise attack against Russia in 1941 was planned by Hitler to crush the Soviets within eight weeks. Instead, hampered by major strategic errors, fanatical Soviet resistance, and the severity of Russian winters, "Operation Barbarossa" lingered on until, in 1943, The German fighting machine finally broke down at Stalingrad in one of the most shattering defeats of the century. Rarely has this war of attrition be reconstructed in such authentic detail and with such starkly dramatic effects as it is in this account. Paul Carell, basing his story on official military records, the memoirs of commanders in both German and Russian armies, and extensive conversations with survivors of all ranks, has drawn an objective, extraordinary vivid pictures of a struggle which, in the size of the forces involved and the ferocity of the fighting, was unparalleled in the history of the war. Along "the greatest front in world history" three armoured spearheads advanced simultaneously in a Blitzkrieg aimed at the vital centers of Russia. Their superior direction of operations, the daring mobility of the Panzer Corps, and the toughness of the troops swept the Germans to within 60 miles of Moscow. But in 1942, while his generals were urging a direct attack upon the capital, Hitler ordered them to concentrate upon a drive south into the Ukraine and towards the oil of the Caucasus. The Germans rapidly penetrated as far as Stalingrad on the River Volga, and Hitler became obsessed with the necessity of capturing the city. By September his troops were fighting in its streets. But the Russians resisted heroically, and after breaking out from the city, encircled and captured a number of German divisions and high-ranking officers. It was this sudden collapse at Stalingrad which turned the tide of the war in Russia. Paul Carell demonstrates clearly in this definitive account the strategic issues of the Campaign, its origins and significance, Hitler's tactical blunders and his generals' achievements in spite of them. Includes stunning color and black and white photographs, that have easily stood the test of time in their dramatic appeal.

630 pp.
$55.00

it's been a week since Mitcham released his last book, must be slowing down in his old age.

BLITZKRIEG NO LONGER: THE GERMAN WEHRMACHT IN BATTLE, 1943
Samuel Mitcham, C,

After a crushing loss at Stalingrad, the German war machine regrouped in early 1943 to stave off total defeat, but it could not stem the rising Allied tide. In the Mediterranean, Rommel’s early successes in Africa were erased by the surrender of Tunisia, and German forces barely escaped Sicily before the Allies seized the island. On the Eastern Front, Soviet T-34s beat German armor in the massive tank battle at Kursk. At sea, the Allies countered the U-boat threat, and in the air, Allied forces dominated the Luftwaffe and took the war to the German home front. Covers the aftermath of Stalingrad, Kursk, Tunisia, Sicily, Italy, the U-boat war, and air battles. 62 b/w photos, 16 maps

320 pp.
$28.00

JUMP INTO HELL: GERMAN PARATROOPERS IN WORLD WAR II
Franz Kurowski, C,

As a crucial part of the blitzkrieg that swept across Western Europe in the spring of 1940, German paratroopers made combat drops in Denmark and Norway and then won a brilliant victory in their assault on the Belgian fortress of Eben-Emael. Their most famous airborne operation came in Crete in 1941 when they captured the island but with such high casualties that Hitler would not allow another major drop. Also organized as motorized infantry for ground attacks, the paratroopers saw action at Monte Cassino in Italy, in Normandy, and on the Eastern Front. 89 b/w photos, 33 maps

368 pp.
$29.00

TANKS CZECHOSLOVAK INDEPENDENT ARMOURED BRIGADE 1943 - 1945
S,O, Bilingual with complete English text. 84 pages

This book begins with the history of the Czechoslovak Independent Armoured Brigade from the first days of training in Great Britain to the last days of the war with the Dunkerque Battle. After pure historical notes, the topic moves to tanks. First the Cromwell A27 ARV Mk I and in deeper detail the Cromwell A27 ARV Mk IV 75mm with a large chapter description. Many photos show the Cromwell IV during training days. Cromwell mk IV A27 Typ E 75mm is the next tank and it is reported with photos shot during May 1945 during their homeward journey to Czechoslovakia and passing through liberated cities and villages. With the Cromwell Mk IV A27 Typ F 75mm we find many intetesting photos with crews during maintenance services or parades. Again photos are in good conditions and many details are well visible. Next is for the Crusader (II, III and AA) family.After a short introduction note we find dozens of photos, Camouflage schemes and markings.Most photos have been took around 1943/1944 in Scotland. The book closing topic is related to the M5A1 Late Stuart, with 40 vehicles assigned to the Armoured Brigade and used for reconnaissance and surveillance purposes. This book has a large amount of good quality photos and Czechoslovaks had the interesting habit to give nick names to tanks and make interesting markings.

84 pp.
$55.00

BERLIN CAPITAL OF THE REICH 1926 - 1939
Viktor Ullrich, C,O, German text.

This second volume on Berlin from Arndt features a gallery of full color photos of Berlin during the early war years. Many are full page and not previously published. Most photos are focused on the Nazi party, personalities, buildings, rallies, daily life, etc.

160 pp.
$50.00

LUFTWAFFE EAGLE FROM THE ME 109 TO THE ME 262
Walter Schuck, C,O,

Luftwaffe pilot Walter Schuck flew the Me109 in the Arctic Sea fighter squadrons becoming the Russian air force’s feared enemy in the far north. Awarded the Knights Cross in April 1944 he claimed his 100th kill in June of that year, then barely 48 hours later shot down 12 aircraft in one day - a record never achieved by any other Arctic Sea pilot. His mastery continued when in March 1945 he joined Jagdgeschwader 7, newly equipped with Me262 jet fighters and shot down two Allied fighters on his first operation. Taking command of the third Staffel of JG 7 his success in the aerial theatre was unsurpassed when he brought down four B-17 bombers while on a transit flight. Shortly afterwards, meeting one of the bombers' escort fighters in combat, his fuel system exploded and he had to bail out. Walter Schuck's war was over, after over 500 front line sorties and 206 confirmed kills. Celebrated by his colleagues for his skill, courage, sheer guts and chivalry including the deep feelings for those he shot down, he earned the nickname "Adler der Tundra" or "Northern Knight". In this autobiography, the author tells his story simply, conveying his impressions of life, the rationale of the Lufwaffe and the everyday life of a military man in those times, including the difficulties and hardships of the war in the Arctic Seas. In a gripping narrative, the author helps us to understand why he and his colleagues were prepared to lay down their lives for their people, and their country. Rich in detail and facts and supplemented by photographs from his personal collection and colour aircraft profiles, Walter Schuck helps us to put the past into context, painting a unique picture of life in the Luftwaffe during the times of the Third Reich.

239 pp.
$45.00

COURAGE ALONE: THE ITALIAN AIR FORCE 1940-1943
Chris Dunning, C,O, Completely revised edition

Derided by Allied propaganda which made it out to be an air force equipped solely with elderly biplanes, ineffective in attack or always in retreat, the Regia Aeronautica was overshadowed by its more ruthless Axis partner, the Luftwaffe. Using research from a mass of original documentation, including personal accounts and combat diaries, the author takes an objective view and shows that the men who flew the Macchis, Fiats and Savoias were no less skilled or determined than their opponents. Area commands and theatres are discussed together with squadron allocations, anti-shipping operations, aircrew and details of the top fighter aces. Comprehensive tables provide information on aircraft equipment, squadron allocation and unit histories. Coupled with drawings from original aircraft handbooks, almost 250 photographs and over 100 colour profiles and unit badges, Courage Alone provides a detailed reference source for historians, modellers and enthusiasts alike.

360 pp.
$57.00

JAPANESE SECRET PROJECTS: EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT OF THE IJA AND IJN 1939 - 1945
Edwin Dyer, C,O,

Scarcity of information over the years has meant that secret Japanese planes of World War 2 remain an area of aviation history that is largely undiscovered. Despite this, they have a large base of interest as unlike the majority of secret Luftwaffe programs that were resigned to the drawing board, the vast number of aircraft featured within this book were in development, with many taking to the skies amidst the chaos of World War 2. This thrilling new addition to the spectacular ‘Secret Projects’ series examines the two air forces of the IJN and IJA, with a total of 42 aircraft examined, each with its history, performance and combat records displayed. This is beautifully complimented by stunning colour renditions of the aircraft in combat and colour profiles of genuine markings and camouflage. Secret and X-Plane aircraft projects remain highly popular with historians, enthusiasts, modellers and the flight sim community, and this fascinating look at the largely untouched world of Japanese secret projects will be a gripping read for all from start to finish. 200 illustrations, man in full color.

160 pp.
$40.00

FLEDGLING EAGLES: LUFTWAFFE TRAINING AIRCRAFT 1933-1945
Barry Ketley, S,O,

A rare insight into the training all Luftwaffe aircrew and specialists had to pass through before participating in active service. All levels of the Luftwaffe training system before and during the war are covered including elementary and advanced training schools, fighter, bomber, dive-bomber and ground-attack, night fighter and heavy fighters, weapons, signals and formation and instructors’ schools. Many different aircraft are also included from dedicated training machines such as the Ar 68 and Bü 131 biplanes to the Ar 96 and Fw 56 advanced trainers. Continuing the narrative excellence and impressive artwork that enthusiasts have come to expect from the series, this new volume is the perfect addition to the collection, and will be essential reading for aviation historians. Modellers will also find the detailed drawings and numerous side profiles invaluable in recreating the many aircraft of the Luftwaffe.

96 pp.
$28.00

KAISER'S U-BOOTE
Jean-Phillippe Dallies-Labourdette, C,O,

On 4th August 1906, U1 was delivered to the Imperial German navy by the Germaniawerft shipyards of Kiel. Eight years later, on the eve of the outbreak of the First World War, 28 U-Boote were ready to take to the sea and launch an offensive against Great Britain and its allies. This book tells, for the first time, the story of the submarine war led by Germany against the Allies of 1914 - 1918 by describing in detail all of the operations and the different types of submarines in service with the Kaiser’s navy. Profusely illustrated with hundreds of photographs and illustrations. illustrated throughout in full color

192 pp.
$55.00

STEEL BULWARK: THE LAST YEARS OF THE GERMAN PANZERWAFFE ON THE EASTERN FRONT 1943-34 A PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY
Ian Baxter, C,O,

Steel Bulwark: The Last Years of the German Panzerwaffe on the Eastern Front 1943-45 is a unique visual book providing the reader with a wide selection of rare and mostly unpublished photographs accompanied by in-depth captions. The images reveal the unfolding story of the last desperate years of the German Panzer forces - the Panzerwaffe - which had played a vital role in the military victories of the Nazis between 1939 and 1942. In the remaining years of the war it provided the backbone of Germany`s defense. Although its strength was badly depleted following serious losses at Kursk in the summer weeks of July 1943, the Panzerwaffe remained committed on the battlefield in spite of the titanic struggles which took place. Throughout the last years of the war it demonstrated the German tank soldiers' superior tactical abilities and showed how they carefully utilized all available reserves and resources into building numerous variants that went into production and saw action on the battlefield. The photos portray how these formidable machines were adapted and up-gunned to face the ever-increasing enemy threat. Even when it was forced to withdraw towards the frontiers of the Reich under the constant hammer blows of enemy ground and air bombardments, it reveals how the Panzerwaffe played a decisive role in trying to stem the rout along the disintegrating front lines. The book is a captivating glimpse of a remarkable band of soldiers showing the evolution of their tactics and unmatched fighting vehicles. It reveals its successes and many of its defeats. Even during the last months of the war as the German Panzers withdrew ever further into their Homeland, it shows how units of the Panzerwaffe fought on to the grim death, hoping to hold back the superior weight of their enemy in order to win time and save their forces from ultimate destruction.

128 pp.
$60.00

411. COMBAT CAMERA 2 ONSLAUGHT: THE GERMAN INVASION OF SOVIET RUSSIA
Karl Berne, S,O

The second book in the "Combat Camera" series which features mainly photos and also a few color illustrations. This book was written by Karl Berne who uses the photo snap shots of ordinary German soldiers taken during the summer of 1941 to chronicle Operation Barbarossa. Karl Berne returns with this photo essay of the German invasion of the Soviet union featuring almost 90 photos, mostly from private collections, and full color artwork.

34 pp.
$30.00

472. OPERATION BARBAROSSA AND GERMANY'S DEFEAT IN THE EAST
David Stahel, C,

Operation Barbarossa, the German invasion of the Soviet Union, began the largest and most costly campaign in military history. Its failure was a key turning point of the Second World War. The operation was planned as a Blitzkrieg to win Germany its Lebensraum in the east, and the summer of 1941 is well-known for the German army's unprecedented victories and advances. Yet the German Blitzkrieg depended almost entirely upon the motorised Panzer Groups, particularly those of Army Group Centre. Using previously unpublished archival records, David Stahel presents a new history of Germany’s summer campaign from the perspective of the two largest and most powerful Panzer Groups on the eastern front. Stahel’s research provides a fundamental reassessment of Germany’s war against the Soviet Union, highlighting the prodigious internal problems of the vital panzer forces and revealing that their demise in the earliest phase of the war undermined the whole German invasion. 20 b/w illus. 16 maps 2 tables

500 pp.
$94.00*

A few signed and numbered copies of this new Bender book are available.

GERMANY'S COMBAT HELMETS 1933 - 1945: A MODERN STUDY
Ken Niewiarowicz, C

Perhaps the best reference yet written on the overall subject of the Third Reich steel helmet. Details and heretofore little known facts are presented in a chronological order through the examination of scores of the finest original examples. The reader will come away with a better understanding of the production, adornment and period modification in design of the combat helmets of Hitler's armed forces. 867 Color Photos

468 pp.
$70.00

MEN OF BARBAROSSA: COMMANDERS OF THE GERMAN INVASIA OF RUSSIA, 1941
Samuel Mitcham, C

The story of history’s greatest military operation and the commanders who nearly led it to success . . . This book not only tells the story of Operation Barbarossa but describes the expertise, skills, and decision-making powers of the men who directed it. The result is an illuminating look at the personalities behind the carnage, as summer triumph turned to winter crisis, including new insights into the invasion’s many tactical successes, as well as its ultimate failure. This objective is massive in scope, because Operation Barbarossa, the German invasion of the Soviet Union, was massive in scale, arguably the largest military operation of all time. In the single Battle of Kiev, for example, the Red Army lost over 600,000 prisoners, and twice as many men killed as the United States lost in the entire Vietnam War. The campaign also changed the world forever. Before Barbarossa, Hitler’s Wehrmacht seemed invincible, like an unstoppable force of nature. No one, it seemed, could check the Führer’s ambitions, much less defeat him. (The Battle of Britain, of course, was seen as a defeat for the Luftwaffe rather than the Wehrmacht. The German Army was still undefeated, and it was by no means clear in the spring of 1941 that German pilots would not yet finish off the United Kingdom.) Barbarossa changed all of that. By the end of 1941, Allied victory seemed to be a very real possibility. Few would have bet on it 16 or 17 months earlier. Pitting Germany in total war against the Soviet Union on a 1,000-mile front, Operation Barbarossa was truly staggering in its magnitude. Wars, however, are not fought by numbers, they are fought by men. Very often, writers stereotype German officers into two categories: Prussian gentlemen or Nazi monsters. There were, of course, both—but there were also varying shades of gray. In this book we learn of the goats and heroes, famous commanders and undersung leaders, and about those who were willing to stand up to the Führer and those who subordinated themselves to his will. The result is a book that casts a fresh perspective on one of history’s most crucial military campaigns. 16 pages b/w photos maps,

256 pp.
$33.00

FRUNDSBERG FRANCE 1943
Charles Trang, S,O, Bilingual French/English text.

Charles Trang, a renowned specialist on German forces (Leibstandarte series - Editions Heimdal) presents a unique collection of over 100 previously unpublished and documents from individual veteran's archives of a division that has seen less coverage than most by military historians since the war. In the course of the book we see photos of the Frundsberg grenadiers as they swept up through south west France and before their deployment against the allied landings in Normandy. The book includes an analysis of the heavy assault weapons of the division (StuG). 100+ photos,

64 pp.
$28.00

HITLER'S PANZER ARMIES ON THE EASTERN FRONT
Robert Kirchubel, C

Hitler's panzer armies spearheaded the blitzkrieg on the Eastern Front. They played a key role in every major campaign, not simply as tactical tools but also as operational weapons that shaped strategy. Their extraordinary triumphs and their eventual defeat mirrors the fate of German forces in the East. And yet no previous study has concentrated on the history of these elite formations in the bitter struggle against the Soviet Union. Robert Kirchubel's absorbing and meticulously researched account of the operational history of the panzer armies fills this gap in the literature. And it gives a graphic insight into the organization, tactics, fighting methods and morale of the Wehrmacht at the height of its powers and as it struggled to defend the Reich. Using German sources, including many first-hand accounts seen for the first time in English, the author reconstructs the operations of the panzer armies from the launch of Operation Barbarossa in 1941 to the German collapse in May 1945. He follows each army and its men through the series of massive offensives and counteroffensives that swung across a vast front that stretched from the Baltic in the north to the Caucasus in the south. Their far-reaching campaigns included the ill-fated assault on Moscow, anti-partisan operations in the Balkans and the defense of Germany¹s Fatherland. His study is a valuable addition to the history of the Nazi-Soviet conflict and to understanding the part played by armored formations in the world war as a whole. It is absorbing reading.

246 pp.
$33.00

THE ESTONIAN SOLDIER IN WORLD WAR II
Mart Laar, C,O,

A monumental album with ca 1500 illustrations about Estonian soldiers in World War II

Photos taken in Estonia in the summer of 1939 show a country looking peacefully and joyfully into the future, a country without any inkling of the terrifying events soon to descend upon it. In his Independence Day parade speech on 24 February 1939 president Konstantin Päts stated that Estonia’s only wish was to live in peace and stay away from wars and conflicts. And this was indeed the case. However, history went its own way, and nobody cared about what small Estonia wanted. The Soviet occupation and annexation of Estonia in 1940 also meant that from this time, Estonian men could no longer wear their own army’s uniform during World War II. Either voluntarily or compulsorily it had to be replaced by German, Russian, Finnish, British or US uniforms or insignia. In spite of the uniform worn, most Estonian men who fought in WWII wanted the war to end with the restoration of Estonian freedom. In some cases this goal was completely clear, in other cases it had to be hidden. Service in different armies also led to many cases where Estonians were forced to fight other Estonians. Estonians confronting Estonians on the battlefield suffered the tragedy of fratricidal war. World War II was particularly tragic for Estonia, because in spite of the sacrifices, the war still ended with the destruction of Estonian independence. However, resistance against foreign occupation continued after the end of the battles in Europe. Estonian independence was not achieved without bloodshed, only the last phase of restoring independence passed without the sacrifice of life. Although Estonia succeeded in restoring its independence in 1991, for Estonia World War II actually ended only on 31 August 1994, when the last uninvited foreign soldier left Estonian territory. Tens of thousands of Estonian men and women had given their lives for the arrival of that day.  The following album is dedicated to their memory.

544 pp.
$89.98*

408. GERMAN 88: THE MOST FAMOUS GUN OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR
Terry Gander, C

The German 88 mm guns became the most famous and feared artillery pieces of the Second World War. They appeared in a whole series of forms ranging from anti-aircraft to anti-tank and tank-guns, including several self-propelled platforms. Although primarily anti-aircraft guns they gained an awesome reputation as anti-tank weapons, a reputation that remains to this day. Terry Gander, in this in-depth, highly illustrated study, tells the story of the 88 from its first manifestations during the Great War to its clandestine development in Sweden, its production in Germany, its first 'multi-role' initiation during the Spanish Civil War and its part in the campaigns of 1939-40. As well as a detailed technical description of the gun and its development, his book features vivid accounts of the 88 in action in many of the main theaters of the Second World War, in North Africa, Italy, France and Germany, and on the Eastern Front. 100 b/w illustrations,
224 pp.
$40.00

409. HITLER'S MIRACLE WEAPONS FROM THE AMERICA ROCKET TO AN ORBITAL STAITION VOLUME 3: GERMANY'S EFFORTS TO DEVELOP INTERCONTINENTAL WEAOPNS AND THE FIRST SPACE PROGRAMME
Friedrich Georg, C,O,

The third volume in this now-established series expand its coverage to examine Nazi Germany's efforts to develop intercontinental weapons and nothing short of a space program. The author begins by examining whether the V2 rocket was the final development produced by Hitler. He then proceeds to examine, in great detail, Germany's efforts to develop what was called the 'America Rocket', an intercontinental weapon. Much evidence is produced to suggest that planning and preparation were underway for an attempted intercontinental rocket launch against New York at war's end. A final section of the book examines further German rocketry projects that were on the drawing board by the end of the war, including sophisticated orbital craft. The text is supported by a selection of photographs and diagrams, as well as 16 superb pages of color artwork, including profiles, computer-generated images of drawing board designs, and pictures of the author's own models. All fine and dandy but if you ask me, once again Helion publishers overpriced their book. 16 pages color plates, 75 color & b/w photos, diagrams, docs, this book has 109 numbered pages, not the 144 announced by the publishers, they lowered the page count, kept the price high.

109 pp.
$70.00 (take 20% off this title, $56)

 

KURSK 1943: THE GREATEST TANK BATTLE IN HISTORY
S

In the summer of 1943, after two years of total war on the Eastern Front, the Germans were ready to meet the Soviets on the decisive battlefield. The greatest tank battle of all time proved to be the beginning of the end for the Third Reich. The elite panzer formations were decimated and would never again regain their former strength. Nothing could turn the fortunes of the war for the Axis and their Soviet flood was not to be stopped until the ruins of Berlin. Illustrated with color and b/w photographs, color maps, 12 aircraft and 18 armor profiles, and 12 color uniform plates.

136 pp.
$35.00

ARMAGEDDON IN STALINGRAD SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER 1942: THE STALINGRAD TRILOGY VOLUME 2
David Glantz, C,

The German offensive on Stalingrad was originally intended to secure the Wehrmacht’s flanks, but it stalled dramatically in the face of Stalin’s order: “Not a Step Back!” The Soviets’ resulting tenacious defense of the city led to urban warfare for which the Germans were totally unprepared, depriving them of their accustomed maneuverability, overwhelming artillery fire, and air support—and setting the stage for debacle. Armageddon in Stalingrad continues David Glantz and Jonathan House’s bold new look at this most iconic military campaign of the Eastern Front and Hitler’s first great strategic defeat. While the first volume in their trilogy described battles that took the German army to the gates of Stalingrad, this next one focuses on the inferno of combat that decimated the city itself. Previous accounts of the battle are far less accurate, having relied on Soviet military memoirs plagued by error and cloaked in secrecy. Glantz and House have plumbed previously unexploited sources—including the archives of the People’s Commissariat of Internal Affairs (NKVD) and the records of the Soviet 62nd and German Sixth Armies—to provide unprecedented detail and fresh interpretations of this apocalyptic campaign. They allow the authors to reconstruct the fighting hour by hour, street by street, and even building by building and reveal how Soviet defenders established killing zones throughout the city and repeatedly ambushed German spearheads. The authors set these accounts of action within the contexts of decisions made by Hitler and Stalin, their high commands, and generals on the ground and of the larger war on the Eastern Front. They show the Germans weaker than has been supposed, losing what had become a war of attrition that forced them to employ fewer and greener troops to make up for earlier losses and to conduct war on an ever-lengthening logistics line. 123 photographs, 49 tables, 97 maps, 6 x 9

900+ pp.
$40.00

DONITZ'S CREWS: GERMANY'S U-BOAT SAILORS IN WORLD WAR II
French L. MacLean, C,O

With dozens of historical documents and over 400 photographs, the author not only presents a comprehensive history of U-boat crews and the undersea war, but also shows how those with an interest in the U-boat war can find U-boat-related artifacts and how they can trace many to specific boats - and then research what those boats and crews accomplished. over 400 color & b/w images

288 pp.
$70.00

RUSSIANS IN THE WAFFEN-SS
Rolf Michaelis, C,

From summer 1941, some 100,000 Russians served in the German Wehrmacht, mostly as so called Schutzmannschaften under the command of the German Police (Höhere SS- und Polizeiführer) in the eastern occupied areas. The most famous unit was the Brigade Kaminski, established by Bronislav Kaminski in the summer of 1941. In 1944 it became the Waffen-Sturmbrigade der SS "Rona" later the 29. Waffen-Grenadier-Division der SS "Rona" (russische Nr.1). A second division was later established from various Schutzmannschafts-Bataillonen and was designated 30. Waffen-Grenadier-Division der SS (russische Nr.2). over 100 bw images

128 pp.
$30.00

UKRAINIANS IN THE WAFFEN-SS
Rolf Michaelis, C,

With the beginning of the Operation Barbarossa more than 100,000 Ukrainians volunteered for the fight against Stalin and communismn. These volunteers were put into Schutzmannschafts-Bataillone under the control of the German Police. After Stalingrad however, Ukrainians were allowed to build up a division sized unit for the frontline. Around 15,000 Ukrainians were drafted and their first combat was at the Brody front in Galicia in summer 1944. 100 bw images

128 pp.
$30.00

ESTONIANS IN THE WAFFEN-SS
Rolf Michaelis, C

When German troops entered Estonia in the summer of 1941 they were welcomed by the Estonians. Thousands of Estonians wanted to take part in the war against Russia. Besides the Schutzmannschaften of German Police in 1942 Himmler started to build up an Estonian SS-Volunteer Brigade which became later the 20. Waffen-Grenadier-Division der SS (estnische Nr. 1). They fought most notably at the Narwa-Front, and later in Silesia. 100 bw images

128 pp.
$30.00

FALLSCHIRMJAGER BRIGADE RAMCKE IN NORTH AFRICA 1942 - 1943
Edgar Alcidi

This book is an in-depth photographic study of the famed German "Brigade Ramcke" paratroop unit. The story of Ramcke and his élite troops is described here through the soldiers' recollections: from their?formation in Germany, life?on the North African front, and their legendary five-day?breakthrough behind enemy lines.?The book is heavily illustrated with unpublished photographs and documents of the troops,?as well as?details of their uniforms, vehicles, equipment, and theater made insignia. over 300 color/bw images

192 pp.
$80.00

THE ROYAL ITALIAN AIR FORCE 1923 - 1945
Spencer A. Coil and Renato Zavattini, C,O

The authors have assembled over 600 images from private photo albums and individual groupings offering a unique perspective on the Royal Italian Air Force (Regia Aeronautica) from 1923-1945. There are period photos of the everyday life, and adventures of pilots and personnel on a variety of war fronts and campaigns. In addition, there are images of Regia Aeronautica, Aviazione Legionaria and Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana aircraft in detail as well as candid photos of aces such as, Italo Balbo and high profile figures such as German Knight's Cross recipient Italian General Giovanni Messe. Furthermore, the color gallery contains heretofore unpublished images of period headdress, uniforms, and accoutrements from private collections. over 600 color/bw images

256 pp.
$70.00

SD.KFZ. FOR THE NEBELTRUPPEN - NB.KW. (SD.KFZ. 11/1), M.ENTG.KW. (SD.KFZ. 11/2), M.SPRUEH.KW. (SD.KFZ. 11/13), NB.KW. (SD.KFZ. 11/4) & S.NB.W.KW. (SD.KFZ. 11/5)
Tom Jentz and William Auerbach, S,O,

This is the first in a new series of monographs that take a fresh, graphic look at how the Germans organized and employed special purpose vehicles, or Sonderkraftfahrzeuge (abbreviated Sd.Kfz.), during the Second World War. In this single, 100 page volume, you will learn the tactics of the Nebeltruppen, how its troops were organized, the proper names of their vehicles, the chronology of the changes they underwent, and when the units themselves were created. With 16 K.St.N. organization charts and full-page reproduction of over 80 candid, wartime photos taken by the troops themselves, you will have access to the most detailed, most photographic account of the Nebeltruppen yet. That’s Sd.Kfz. for the Nebeltruppen!

100 pp.
$30.00

309B. THE FOCKE-WULF FW 190 DORA VOLUME TWO: FW 190 D-9, D-11, D-13
Jerry Crandall, C,O,

Volume two features:
More photos of Fw 190 Doras from miscellaneous and unknown units, many previously unpublished.
54 profiles and 17 top/bottom views plus many scrap pieces of artwork by Thomas A. Tullis
A large section telling the story of JV 44 and the Doras of the Galland Circus with corrections and updates including new previously unpublished photos
Very rare photos, profile and story featuring Adolf Galland’s JV 44 Me 262
New information, unpublished photos on the Fw 190 D-11
Detailed story of the rare Fw 190 D-13 and “Yellow 10” with new unpublished photos plus full color restoration photos
Newly discovered Dora 13 photo and profile
Section on WGr 21 cm and R4M rockets including interview with a JGr. 10 pilot with stories and profiles
Large section devoted to color and markings including 32 color photos of excellent recovered aircraft part samples with camouflage paint
19 pages of patterns and colors used by the factories that produced the Fw 190 Doras with the appropriate national markings
Recognition bands, tactical and I.D. bands in full color
Actual patent papers filed by Warnecke and Böhm to register their break-through one-coat paint formula of polymer resin paint for better adhesion to aluminum and magnesium
Original existing paint formulas developed by Luftwaffe’s premier paint company Warnecke and Böhm of RLM colors
Camouflage notes by Michael Ullmann
Many technical features of main parts such as landing gear variation, propellers, including numerous color illustrations and scrap views plus many color parts manual images, reports and documents.
Reports of units operating the D-9 in service describing technical problems
A compilation featuring the study of recovered D-9s listing colors, units, pilots and technical details.
Total of 377 photos including 76 color images of Doras!
Complete listing of known Werknummern for Dora aircraft

400 pp.
$95.00
Deluxe leatherbound autographed copy, $160* ($25 off retail)

LEIBSTANDARTE ARCHIVES
Charles Trang, C,O, French text.

Leibstandarte Archives contains 700 further photographs of this celebrated SS Panzer division, most of which are previously unpublished. It also includes many color profiles, tanks and organization charts, which, together with the previous volumes, provides a complete visual history of one of the greatest German armored divisions from World War II.

400 pp.
$80.00, special 20% off, $64.00*

TIGER!: THE TIGER TANK IN THE EASTERN FRONT, IN NORMANDY AND IN GERMANY 1942 - 1945
Stephan Cazenave, C,O,French text.

The Tiger tank was the greatest tank of World War II. Officially designated the Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausfuhrung H, it was nicknamed the Tiger by Ferdinand Porsche. Brought into use in late 1942, the Tiger tank represented a new approach to tank design in that it maximised armour protection and firepower at the expense of mobility. This is the first publication dedicated solely to the Tiger tanks of the Schwere Panzer Kompanie (Heavy Armor Company) of the SS-Panzerregiment 2 "DR" from 1943 to 1945. In 1944, the company became part of the II SS Panzercorps, die schere SS-Panzer-Abteillung 102, and this book continues to examine their history through to the end of the war. Containing 15 years of research, along with eyewitness accounts, photographs from veterans, and organization charts, this book is an exceptional addition to any German armor enthusiast's collection.

496 pp.
$80.00, special 20% off, $64.00*

THE KRIM SHIELD
Sasha Weber, C

On 140 pages and with the help of more than 800 color pictures the known author Sascha Weber describes the Krim Shield and all its manufacturers, including the extremely rare Maedicke. Miniatures, documents and entries in the Wehrpass and Soldbuch, as well as the 1957 version and the discussion of the most dangerous fakes make this comprehensive book an invaluable addition to every collector's library! More than 400 color pictures.

140 pp.
$82.00

PANZER TRACTS 22-2 - LEICHTER ZUGKRAFTWAGEN 3 T (SD.KFZ.11) AND VARIANTS DEVELOPEMENT AND PRODUCTION FROM 1934 TO 1945

Now for the first time the design evolution of the le.Zgkw. 3 t (Sd.Kfz.11) has been correctly sorted out. Hundreds of hours were spent precisely measuring surviving le.Zgkw.3 t (Sd.Kfz.11) and associated components and over a thousand hours were spent in creating detailed drawings of the basic le.Zgkw.3 t (Sd.Kfz.11) as well as the associated variants le.Zgkw.3 t (Sd.Kfz.11) mit Pritschen-Aufbau, Raketenwagen for rescuing the shipwrecked, Sfl. (Sd.Kfz.11/1) mit 2 cm Flak 38, Nebelkw. (Sd.Kfz.11/1), m.Entg.Kw. (Sd.Kfz.11/2), Nebelkw. (Sd.Kfz.11/4), and s.Nb.W.Kw. (Sd.Kfz.11/5). Exciting new finds include six distinctly different open-top driver’s cabs (some with truncated shaped windshields) on the Sd.Kfz.11 through Sd.Kfz.11/5 and the correct identification of the le.Zgkw.3 t (Sd.Kfz.11) mit Mannschaftsaufbau (previously misidentified as a Pionier-Aufbau). This book is also loaded with new information on the history, development, production, unit organization, and wartime reports. In accordance with our high standards, the text and data are based solely on primary sources. Over 50 scale drawings and 80 photos illustrate this 84 page book.

84 pp.
$27.00

I have some signed and numbered copies of HANDBOOK OF THE HITLER-JUGEND: BANN NUMBERS AND GEBIETS TRIANGLES, don't delay if interested, more details below.

the first four books below will be in the week of October 11th! The fifth title might be in this week but coming for Estonia it may be a bit longer. All great titles! I am hoping to have some signed copies of the Bender book. Also with the Estonian Soldier I'm getting a restock of the Estonian Legion.

ENDKAMPF UM DAS REICHSGEBIET 1944 - 1945 ( THE FINAL BATTLES ON GERMAN TERRITORY
Axel Urbanke, C,O, German and English Text

This large-format volume is the first hardbound book to be released by the German publisher Luftverlag-Start. Consisting of 160 pages, with unique unpublished wartime photos, this title covers the battles fought by Wehrmacht units to defend the borders of the Reich. This title contains 186 black-and-white wartime photos showing the German side. Most were taken by German soldiers during the final battles and thus represents a unique perspective, for by then film was difficult to obtain. Also included are 23 rare color photos taken during the fighting. All the photographs are accompanied by detailed text and maps which was extensivly researched by the author. All the photos are reproduced full page on quality glossy paper to the highest possible standards.

Battles covered in this title:

-Nemmersdorf and Goldap, the Russian drive across the East Prussian border
-From Königsberg to Pillau - Fighting Withdrawal in Samland, East Prussia April 1945 (Panther photos)
-The 1st Marine-Schützen-Division actions at the Oder in the Zehden Bridgehead in February 1945
-The fighting in Silesia in spring 1945 (Panther photos)
-The battle for Fortress Breslau
-Actions by the "Hermann Göring" Fallschirmpanzerkorps at Bautzen and Görlitz in April 1945 (Panther photos)
-The Führer-Begleit-Division in the fighting in Lauban (Panther photos)
-The SS-Freiwilligen-Brigade "Wallonien" and the 4th SS-Polizei-Division in the Battle for Pomerania
-SS-Panzer-Jäger-Abteilung 560 z.b.V. in action at the Oder (Hetzer photos)
-The action against the Russian Bridgehead over the Oder at Küstrin and "Fortress Küstrin" (Panther and Hetzerphotos)
-Heiligenbeil and Oxhöfter Kämpe - the fight about the pockets at the Haff and the Danziger-Bucht
186 black-and-white photos, 23 rare color photos,

160 pp.
$85.00


STURMGESCHÜTZ: DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION, DEPLOYMENT
Peter Müller and Wolfgang Zimmerman

The Sturmgeschütz III, or Assault Gun Model III, was a fully tracked armoured vehicle originally designed to provide the infantry of the Wehrmacht with direct fire support. In addition to admirably fulfilling that role, it also served for the better part of World War II as a self-propelled antitank weapon, a role for which it was never intended. As the war dragged on, it performed this important function with increasing regularity throughout all of the Wehrmacht's theatres of operation; from Norway to North Africa; from France to the Soviet Union; across Italy and the Balkans; and finally, within Germany itself. This publication documents the developmental history, mass production, deployment and combat operations of Germany's Sturmgeschütz III during World War II. In order to provide a better appreciation of the historical significance of the Sturmgeschütz III, this study first examines its technical design and development, production, modification and the fielding of the different versions, ranging from models A through G, as well as a survey of Sturmgeschütz III production assembly plants at Daimler-Benz, Alkett, and MIAG, where more than 10,500 of these vehicles were produced between 1940 until the end of the war in Europe. Other chapters cover the Sturmgeschütz III's operational history, including its combat debut and remarkable success as an antitank weapon. As the reader will discover, the German General Staff's and upper echelons of the Wehrmacht's growing appreciation of this remarkable weapons system ultimately led to an overestimation of its capabilities, contributing to Germany's defeat as both Sturmgeschütz III crewman and vehicles themselves were over-committed to the point of collapse.In this study, the authors have drawn almost exclusively on primary source material rather than the existing body of secondary literature, tapping into a vast reservoir of original files, reports and operational records. In all, some 400 different sources were used during the production of this reference work and are listed in the bibliography. The authors have verifed production figures by cross-referencing and recomputing dozens of original source documents, resulting in the most up-to-date and comprehensive information about the Sturmgeschütz III's to appear in print. To round out this volume, it includes 125 historical photographs, many of them reproduced for the first time, as well as seventy charts and that tables that verify the authors' conclusions. 125 wartime photos, 70 charts and tables.

316 pp.
Price $70.00

283B. IN GOOD FAITH: THE HISTORY OF THE 4.SS-POLIZEI-PANZER-GRENADIER-DIVISION, VOLUME 2: 1943 - 1945
by Friedrich Husemann, C.

The second volume of this set on the Polizei-Division takes up the divisional history at the beginning of 1943, and the story of 2 battalions that were sent to the Don Front at the end of 1942. The division fought in Russia through 1943 near Leningrad, participating in the Second and Third Ladoga Battles. It also was at the Oranienbaum Pocket, at the Wolchow, near Nowgorod and then retreated to the Narwa. In April 1943 it began converting into a Panzergrenadier-Division and some of its elements were sent west to training grounds in Poland and Czechoslovakia. As 1943 wore on, the division was shifted around Leningrad to meet Soviet incursions. In the fall, more units were withdrawn for conversion, and then some of them were sent to Greece for garrison duties. At one point in time, the division was in three places; most of it in northern Russia near Leningrad, a part in southern Russia near Tscherkassy, and the converting elements in Greece. Eventually, the division was united in Greece in April 1944. There, it welcomed its Sturmgeschutz battalion. The division trained and carried out anti-partisan operations until the end of August 1944. When Romania defected to the Soviets in late August, the division retreated from Greece through Serbia and Rumania into Hungary. There it fought in the defense of eastern Hungary and later participated in the attempted relief of Budapest. After Budapest fell, the Polizei Division was transferred in January 1945 through Slovakia to eastern Pommerania (Stettin). When Pommerania was cut off by the Russians, the division fought defensively and retreated east toward the Gotenhafen-Danzig area. It was evacuated to Hela by ferry and then from Hela to Swinemunde on ships. It defended western Pommerania, and then northwest of Berlin. It retreated west toward Hamburg (Ludwiglust) at the end of April and surrendered on May 2, 1945 to the British.Friedrich Husemann, a former member of the division provides a fascinating description of the many varied battles fought by the 4.SS-Polizei-Panzer-Grenadier-Division. From the merciless forests and swamps of northern Russia, to the partisan-filled mountainous terrain of Greece, through Serbia and Romania to Hungary, in desperate defensive battles in Hungary, Poland and Germany, to the final hopeless battles near Berlin and the bitter surrender, the reader witnesses the life and death of a division. The author weaves information from unit diaries and after-action reports with many first-hand accounts from former soldiers of the division, making the 2-volume set a living history, not just a dry account. The various accounts add more fascinating and crucial detail to some of the better-known battles of WW II. 32 photographs, 40 maps and 24 appendices.

600 pp.
$70.00

HANDBOOK OF THE HITLER-JUGEND: BANN NUMBERS AND GEBIETS TRIANGLES
Wilhelm P.B.R. Saris with Philippe Gillain and Jeff Hammond, C,

The author presents the reader with an in-depth development of HJ Gebiet triangles, shoulder straps and their colors, and the ranking systems. Since the 1960s Bann lists have been available in Europe and later, lists have appeared on the Internet. This handbook is based only on official sources and contains the most complete listing of Bann numbers and their locations. At a glance, one can check a number's development and its relationship to a specific triangle. Additionally, the triangles and shoulder straps for all known special forces and formations are covered, as well as their organizational development. To supplement the massive amount of information contained in this 784 page volume, over 1000 color photographs of triangles and shoulder straps, plus documents and beautiful period portraits support the text. This book is a "Must Have" for all HJ collectors and researchers. 1034 Photos/Illustrations.

784 pp.
$90.00

SNIPER ACE: FROM THE EASTERN FRONT TO SIBERIA
Bruno Sutkus, C

Throughout World War II, German snipers were obliged to carry a 'Scharfshützen Buch' which recorded every kill. Each success noted had to be verified by a witness and signed by a superior officer. The journal of Sutkus is one of only a few such books to have survived the war. It records more than 200 kills, placing him as one of the war's most successful snipers. A large part of his journal is reproduced for the first time here. As a Hitler Youth member his skill as a marksman was quickly noted and, in July 1943, aged 19, he was drafted into the Wehrmacht. A month later he was sent on a five month sniper's course in Wilna, after which he was posted to the Eastern Front. He was so successful that his superiors sent him to crucial positions. Despite his age, he was regarded as one of Germany's best snipers and in November 1944 he was awarded the Scharfshützenabzeichen 3 Stufe - the highest award for a sniper. After being wounded in January 1945, Sutkus was given time to recuperate away from the Eastern Front. During this time he met a Red Cross nurse, to whom he gave all his journal. When the war finished, Sutkus was forced to join the Red Army. He deserted to join the Lithuanian resistance fighters. After being captured again he was tortured by the KGB and deported to Siberia to endure forced labour. It was not until the collapse of the Soviet Union that he was able return to Germany and find his journal, still in the hands of the same nurse. 50 pages of illustrations

256 pp.
$33.00

LUFTWAFFE SUPPORT UNITS: UNITS, AIRCRAFT, EMBLEMS AND MARKINGS 1933 - 1045
Barry Rosch, S,O,

Before and during the war, the Luftwaffe used or adapted virtually every one of its major front line aircraft types for all manner of essential support roles, be it within the ambulance, communications, headquarters or observer services. The main interest in such aircraft lies in the wide variety of types, and the abundance of camouflage and markings suited to specific theatres, factory and field modifications, and lesser-known emblems. This unique illustrated account is ideal for the serious Luftwaffe enthusiast who will find a wealth of detail about some of the more familiar types such as the Heinkel He 111 and Messerschmitt Bf 109, as well as some rarities which will be of particular interest. With a winning formula of plentiful photographs, fact boxes and close-ups together with an easy to read and informative text, this is the book that every avid aviation enthusiast will be waiting to add to their collection! 250 illustrations,

96 pp.
$30.00

PANZERWRECKS VOL 9 ITALY PART ONE
Lee Archer and Bill Auerbach, S,O, 100 pages.

Features:
On the road to Pontedera Pz.Kpfw.III (Fl) in focus Taming the Tigers Panther forts at Anzio

Vehicles:

Tiger I
Elefant
Panther Ausf.D
Panther Ausf.A
Bergepanther
Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.J
Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.H
Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.G
Sturmpanzer 43
Pz.Jgr. Hornisse
Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.L
Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.N
Pz.Kpfw.III (Fl)
Sturmgeschütz III Ausf.G
15cm sIG33 (Sf) auf Pz.38(t) Ausf.H Grille
Pz.Jgr.II für 7.5cm Pak 40/2 (Sd.Kfz.131) StuG L6 mit 47/32 630(i)
StuG M41 mit 90/53 801(i)
StuG M42 mit 75/34 851(i)
StuG M43 mit 105/25 853(i)
Pz.Kpfw.P40 737(i)
Pz.Sp.Wg.AB41 201(i)m.S.P.W. (Sd.Kfz.251)
m.Pi.Pz.Wg. (Sd.Kfz.251/7)
le.Fu.Pz.Wg. (Sd.Kfz.250/3)

le.S.P.W. (s.Gr.W.)(Sd.Kfz.250/7)
Sfl. (Sd.Kfz.10/5) für 2cm Flak
kl.Pz.Fu.Wg.(Sd.Kfz.261)
2cm Flakvierling 38 auf Sfl. (Sd.Kfz.7/1)
2cm Flakvierling 38 auf MB 4500A

100 pp.
$30.00

MANFRED VON RICHTHOFEN: THE AIRCRAFT, MYTHS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF 'THE RED BARON'
James Miller, S,O,

Rittmeister Manfred von Richthofen stands as the most famous fighter pilot of all time. The image of Richthofen and his all-red Fokker triplane are ubiquitous symbols of German aerial might. From the outset he set and achieved his goals with a focus and determination that overcame initial shortcomings, propelling him from an unknown two-seater pilot into a brilliant airman, tactician, leader, mentor, hero and, ultimately, a martyr of Germany. In this limited run and outstanding new study, James Miller focuses not only on Richthofens stick-and-rudder abilities but also the aircraft with which he prosecuted war. Also Richthofes epic battle with Hawker, the events of his July 1917 wounding, his rivalry with Voss, and several inaccurate yet persistent myths are examined in unprecedented detail, all of which are augmented by 90 rare photographs, medical illustrations, and 26 of Millers beautiful detailed colour aircraft profiles and 12 wing plan views. 90 rare b+w photographs, 26 beautiful colour artwork profiles and 12 wing plan views

96 pp.
$30.00

this book below has a fantastic bibliography.

ROMMEL'S DESERT WAR
Martin Kitchen, C,

At the height of his power in January 1941 Hitler made the fateful decision to send troops to North Africa to save the beleaguered Italian army from defeat. Martin Kitchen's masterful new history of the Axis campaign provides a fundamental reassessment of the key battles of 1941–1943, Rommel’s generalship, and the campaign’s place within the broader strategic context of the war. He shows that the British were initially helpless against the operational brilliance of Rommel’s Panzer divisions. However Rommel's initial successes and refusal to follow orders committed the Axis to a campaign well beyond their means. Without the reinforcements or supplies he needed to deliver a knockout blow, Rommel was forced onto the defensive and Hitler’s Mediterranean strategy began to unravel. The result was the loss of an entire army which together with defeat at Stalingrad signalled a decisive shift in the course of the war. 25 b/w illus. 24 maps

616 pp.
$38.00

WITH HITLER TO THE END: THE MEMOIRS OF ADOLF HITLER'S VALET HEINZ LINGE
Heinz Linge, C

Heinz Linge worked with Adolf Hitler for a ten-year period from 1935 until the Fuhrer's death in the Berlin bunker in May 1945. He was one of the last to leave the bunker and was responsible for guarding the door while Hitler killed himself. During his years of service, Linge was responsible for all aspects of Hitler's household and was constantly by his side. He claims that only Eva Braun stood closer to Hitler over these years. Here, Linge recounts the daily routine in Hitler's household: his eating habits, his foibles, his preferences, his sense of humor, and his private life with Eva Braun. In fact, Linge believed Hitler's closest companion was his dog Blondi. After the war Linge said in an interview, "It was easier for him to sign a death warrant for an officer on the front than to swallow bad news about the health of his dog." Linge also charts the changes in Hitler's character during their time together and his fading health during the last years of the war. During his last days, Hitler's right eye began to hurt intensely and Linge was responsible for administering cocaine drops to kill the pain. In a number of instances—such as with the Stauffenberg bomb plot of July 1944—Linge gives an excellent eyewitness account of events. He also gives thumbnail profiles of the prominent members of Hitler's "court": Hess, Speer, Bormann and Ribbentrop amongst them. Though Linge held an SS rank, he claims not to have been a Nazi Party member. His profile of one of history's worst demons is not blindly uncritical, but it is nonetheless affectionate. The Hitler that emerges is a multifaceted individual: unpredictable and demanding, but not of an otherwise unpleasant nature. 12 photos,

224 pp.
$25.00

JAPAN AGAINST RUSSIA: IN THE SKY OF NOMONHAN
Dimitar Nedialkov, C,O-

This book is a study of one not so well-known military Air clashes begun in May and finished on September 15th 1939 (15 days afterGermany invaded Poland). The conflict's characteristic feature is the importanceof the Air Power in the achieving of the decisive final results.The level of massiveness and intensity of this airbattle reaches levels without analogue even in WW II. The four months conflict, which took part in a theatre of operations with dimensions of some 80km front line and 30-40km depth became a battle field for more than 900 Sovietand 450 Japanese aircraft. 9 graphic illustrations, 4 maps, 12camouflage profiles, 57 photos from the archives of Ministry of Defence.

128 pp.
$28.50*

THE ESTONIAN LEGION IN WORDS AND PICTURES
Mart Laar, BOOK IS IN ENGLISH,  C,O, Despite my frequent pleas, the publishers in Estonia used little packing and the books received have slightly bumped corners.  Includes a CD of origina music of the Estonian Legion.
 
During its combat career the Estonian Legion carried several names. It was, in fact, only called a legion for a brief period, then the Waffen-SS 3rd Estonian Brigade, and later the Waffen-SS 20th Estonian Division, which name was further adorned with the words Volunteer or Waffen-Grenadier. The Legion, designated a Brigade, was created in March/April 1943, seeing action against the Soviets until the end of the year. It was expanded to a division in January 1944, and saw action in the epic battles at Narva, April through August 1944. It then withdrew into East Prussia, where it fought as well as in Silesia, winter/spring 1944/45. It surrendered to the Soviets in May 1945.
The fate of the legionnaires was tough. Many had to pay for their oaths with their lives, others with incarceration, the labour camp or other repressions. It was sufficient to drop a hint that somebody had fought "on the wrong side" in the war to get him fired or to have his studies blocked. Therefore many tried to hide their pasts in any way possible. Even so, the occupying Soviet régime did not succeed in breaking the spirit of these men, and many of them lived to see the 24th February 1989, when the Estonian blue black and white flag flew again from Long Hermann tower in Tallinn.
The fighting spirit and fighting capacity of the Estonian soldier has been admired and recognised through time. Not without reason was Alfons Rebane's Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross supplemented with the Oak Leaves in the last days of the war. Rebane was a talented soldier and military leader who became legendary during his own lifetime. Fifteen times he succeeded in bringing his men out of encirclement. After breaking out of the Oppeln encirclement in March 1945, close to the end of the war, Rebane returned to bring out the entire German staff , an act in which he succeeded brilliantly. Worthy of similar recognition are Knight's Cross holders Paul Maitla, Harald Riipalu and Harald Nugiseks, as well as a number of other Estonian soldiers who performed heroic deeds in battle.
The present picture album provides an overview of the Estonian Legion's activities from its creation in 1942 until the end of the war, and of the legionnaires' fates after the war. The stress has been put on recently discovered and as yet unpublished photographs and other illustrative material from various collections. The text is divided into 12 chapters dealing with the activities of the Legion and its veterans, giving an overview of the most important events and personalities.

 

480 pp.
$80.00*