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The M-1 Helmet of the World War II GI
The development and combat use of the U.S. World War II era, fixed bail, M-1 helmet is covered
in this all new volume. Years of research has resulted in this well-balanced and complete work, which includes previously
unknown material and unique examples of the M-1 helmet. Much attention is given to the many specific manufacturing details,
contract numbers and dates involved in the production of M-1 and M-2 helmets. Each variation has been carefully photographed
and presented.Also, ten mannequin ensemblesrepresent theGI during basic training, through the fighting in Italy, Normandy,
Holland, the Ardennes and Germany.The museum section of the book contains a wealth of rare liners, unit painted helmets, rank
marked helmets, camouflaged helmets, paratrooper helmets, battlefield found helmetsand much more! Size: 9"x12", Illustrations:over
750 color images , Pages: 336 . Price - $89.99
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Endkampf 1944-1945
The Final Battles on German Territory
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Consisting of 160 pages, with unique unpublished wartime photos, this title covers the battles fought by Wehrmacht units to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
Hardcover, landscape format, 160 pages 186 black-and-white photos, 23 rare color photos, German and English Text Pruce
- $85.00
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SS-Steel: Parade and Combat Helmets of Germany’s Third Reich Elite
(Expanded Edition - 64 additional pages)
The central issue regarding
collecting SS helmets is the huge amount of fakes now on the market. SS-Steel is intended to assist the collector in determining
the fakes from the real thing. It provides information specific to their paint, decals and general characteristics. This analysis
is conducted within the framework of history; illustrating how the forces of politics and war influenced the equipping of
Germany's elite guard. During full-scale production of the M-35 series of helmets, each of the five German helmet
makers installed their own pattern of SS decal on helmets at the factory. Fine examples of dozens of helmets show clear evidence
of this maker-to-decal correlation. In addition to the decal analysis, SS-Steel explores the high degree of re-use and re-issue
of helmets, compared to the other services. Variations, unusual and rare helmets, and "foreign volunteer" SS helmets are also
explored. Since the first edition of "SS Steel," a lot has taken place. Numerous superb original examples of helmets
have surfaced that not only reinforce the decal to maker correlation, but also to give authoritative context for exceptions
to this correlation. Both the reinforcement aspects and the exception aspects will be illuminated further in this update.
Some of the information that has surfaced deals with more accurate dating of helmets via anecdotal use of batch or lot numbers,
which loosely give a helmet a production period that in combination with the decal it displays from the factory can lead to
determination of when certain patterns of decals were used and perhaps why. An example of this is the ET M-35 SS helmet with
factory issue C.A. Pocher decals. In the first edition of "SS Steel," this happenstance was characterized as an early characteristic,
based on several examples of 1937 or earlier dated M-35s, plus some period photos showing early use of Pocher decals. In the
intervening period since the first edition, it has been definitively determined that C.A. Pocher decals were also used on
factory issue ET M-35 helmets, alongside and even intermingled with standard ET decals, during a large portion of 1939. This
is due to their correlation to the 4,000 series lot numbers, which loosely equate to 1939 production overall. So this very
significant point has been identified and helps refine and advance collector knowledge on M-35s. Other useful information
has been incorporated into this update, with the intent of creating greater clarity on production and use of all helmets across
the wartime spectrum of the SS. It is my greatest hope that this information will help solidify and strengthen the body of
knowledge surrounding these magnificent trophies of the Second World War. - 304 Pages, -Over 500 Color Photos, -Deluxe Binding. Price - $62.95
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Equipping the Corps, Volume 1: 1892-1937 Weapons, Webgear and Headgear
The long awaited follow-up to the award winning "Grunt Gear" has
taken seven years to research and it does not disappoint. Tulkoff has once again combed through countless archives and private
collections to bring never before seen USMC pieces of equipment and photographs together in this first of a two volume set.
Volume I covers, field gear, small arms (pistols, rifles and machineguns) and head- gear. The evolution of the Marine Corps
bell crown cap is meticulously documented with both photographs and archival documentation. Arsenal and Quartermaster records
thought to have been destroyed were located and new serial numbers attributed to the Marine Corps have been identified for
Krag rifles (1,000) as well as M1903 rifles, M1911 Colt Automatics, BARs and even a handful of shotguns. Detailed information
about quantities contracted are supplied in the field gear chapter in regards to cartridge belts and suspenders. The USMC
Quartermaster Depot is examined and details about its manufacturing and capabilities are described. The research and writing
of this book was originally done in order to compliment the "Book of the Year" award winning - "Grunt Gear: USMC Combat Infantry
Equipment of World War II." Due to the manner in which the Marine Corps developed and manufactured uniforms and equipment,
and the massive number of changes made to Uniform and Equipment Regulations it became evident that this book had to start
with the 1892 Uniform Regulations. This brought up the issue of incorporating Dress Blues into this research as the first
Marine Corps Combat Uniforms were actually blues. However, these blues eventually were phased out of combat and became the
ever present Dress Blues as known today. Due to the large number of changes and massive amount of research covering the 1892,
1896, 1897, 1900, 1904, 1908, 1912, 1917, 1922, 1929 and 1937 Uniform Regulations, the book grew exponentially. In order to
provide a reasonably concise book at an affordable price it was deemed necessary to break the book into two volumes. This
volume covers Webgear, Weapons and Headgear. The information in this book was compiled from many resources including
archival documents and photographs as well as many museums and countless private collections. While researching this book,
Marine Corps Depot Records not previously found or forgotten about long ago were located as well as Annual Reports of the
Commandant. Although the Eagle, Globe and Anchor (EGA) is the most identifiable insignia around the world for the U.S. Marine
Corps, it is not being addressed in this volume or the next. Due to the massive amount of information (an entire other book)
it was decided not to cover the EGA. From a collector s standpoint EGAs should not be used as the only method of dating or
evaluating a uniform or piece of headgear. Since many collectors only specialize in EGAs they will purchase a piece of headgear
for the EGA only, and then add a lesser or mis-dated EGA and resell the cap. This creates issues for headgear and other EGA
collectors. - 384 Pages, -861 Photos, Most in Color, Large
Format Deluxe Binding. Price - $79.00
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Into The Blue
Uniforms of the United States Air Force 1947- tto the Present. Vol.1
Into the Blue covers USAF uniforms heritage begining with the early days of the USAS in World War 1, through
its progression to the modern day USAF uniforms. The primary focus of this first volume is the dress and service unifroms
of both men and women, including summer and winter uniforms of the early decades, along with transformation to the two-tone
uniforms and economic design changes which occurred within the past few decades.This well-researched book contains over
1100 photos, as well as contributions from estabilshed experts and official USAF historical entities. Also chronicled is the
development of Air Force collar brass, accoutrements, footwear, and headgear. These books will become the standard for USAF
uniform collectors and an invaluable tool for historians, museums employees, collectors and veterans.
Size: 9"x12", over 1150 color/bw images, 336 pages. Price - $89.99
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Imperial Russian Field Uniforma and Equipment 1907-1917
This book provides a detailed look into the wide range of uniforms, weapons, and field equipment used by
the Imperial Russian Army between 1907 and 1917. Information on Russian uniforms and equipment is scarce, and many valuable
sources are only avaiable in Russian or foregin languages.This book sheds light on the many interesting Russian field uniforms
and items of equipment that were in use during the First World War. Items which are rarely found today. With over 800 rare
period photos and superb color photos of items out of private and museum collections, the author presents a broad range of
artifacts, together with a full and to the point description. This book is aimed towards the novice and advanced Russian World
War I collector and enthusiast, military history student, modler, researcher and re-enactor. Size:9"x12", over 800 color b/w
images, 336 pages,. Price - $89.99
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U.S. Aerial Armament in World War II - The Ultimate Look Vol.2: Bombs, Bombsights, and Bombing
Following his previous "Ultimate Look" volumes on the B-29, B-32, B-18, and B-25, and volume one in the
series on guns, ammmunition, and turrets, Wolf continues his definitive history of U.S. aerial armament in World War II. Drawing
from his extensive library, microfilm archives, and technical manuals Wolf covers the development of Bombs and Bombing Theory
and Strategy; and extensive chapter on Conventional Bombs and fuses; Bomb Handling and Release and Control Mechanisms; an
extensive chapter on Conventional and Rader Bombsights; The Bombardier: Bombing Missions Described Bombing Tactics; Effects
of Bombs; Miscellaneous Ordance. Size: 8.5"x11", over 500 color b/w images, 320 pages. Price - $69.99
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Battle Colors Vol.4
Insignia and Aircraft Markings of the USAAF in World War II
European/African/ Middle Eastern Theaters
Volume 4 of the battle Colors series concludes the examination of USAAF combat insignia and aircraft tactical
markings in the European Theater during World War II. Covered within this work are the Ninth, Twelfth, and the Fifteenth AAF`s
from the first to last combat operations by U.S. air power in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations. These operations
were extensive and covered territory extending from the sands of North Africa to the heartland of Germany and from the shores
of Frence Morocco to the oil fields of Romania. Combat units covered include both Day and Night fighters, Bombers, Troop Transports,
and Reconnaissance and Special Operations groups/squadrons. Aircraft tacatical markings are depicted via orginail full color
illustrations showing full and close up profiles in addition to upper elevation views. Size:9"x12", over 400 color b/w images,
144 pages. Price - $45.00
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Waffen-SS Knights And Their Battles
The Waffen-SS Kight`s Cross Holders Volume 2: January -July 1943
Volume 2 in this new series continues the 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 second volume covers the
period from January to July 1943 and was written with the help of surviving Knght 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 started 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 action take place on the same day? These books provide the answers. Size:6"x9", over 60bw
images, 288 pages. Price - $39.99
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The Forgotten Squadron
The 449th Fighter Squadron in World War II
Flying P-38s with the Flying Tigers, 14th AF
The men of the 449th Fighter Squadron called themselves the "forgotten squadron". Despite serving to great
effect as the only P-38 fighter squadron with the flying Tigers in China, the 449th received little press or praise during
or after the war. Ironically, the unit participated in the 14th Air Force`s greatest missions, including the daring Thanksgiving
Day raid on Taiwan, "accidentally" shooting down one of the top-ranking Japanese Generals in China and even supporting Ho
Chi Minh against the Japanese in Indochina. Having spread its wings fromTaiwan to the Salween Front, the 449th is the perfict
case study to investigate Major General Claire Lee Chennault`s air war over China in World War II. Size: 8.5"x11", over 220
colorb/w images, 256 pages. Price - $69.99
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Liberators Over Norwich
The 458th Bomb Group (H), 8th USAAF at Horsham St. Fath 1944-1945
The 458th Bomb Group (H) entered combat with the 8th Air Force early in 1944. Based at Horsham St. Fath
in England, the combat crews participated in the decisive Campaigns - "Big Week", 'Big B', D-Day and the assult on Germany`s
oil industry - waged by the USAAF up to VE-Day. The group also tested the operational use of 'Azon' radio controled bombs.
the 458th flew a total of 240 missions, during which over 13,000 tons of ordnance was dropped and was achieved at the cost
of sixty five crews MIA or involved in operational accidents. This is their complete history. Size: 8.5"x11", over 400 colorb/w
images, 304 pages. Price - $69.99
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Rations of The German Wehrmacht in World War II
This book is the definitive reference on the topic. Lavishly illustrated with over 600 photographs and over
200 charts, wartime advertisements, and other educational aids, it represents the most accuarte and detailed look at
the rations provided to the German soldier in World War II. Relying mainly on wartime German and American references,
most unknown to the gereral public, this book dispels the many myths accociated with German rations of World War II.
Covering all the major food groups - Emergency and Special rations, Scho-ka-kola, the supplysystem and wartime packing materials
and construction - this book is a must for every serious collector and historian of the German military in World War II. Size:8.5"x11",
over 800color/bw images, 288 pages. Price - $79.99
The Ultimate Thompson Book
Virtually every chapter and topic covered in Tracie Hill's critically acclaimed 1996 Collector Grade title
"Thompson: The American Legend" has been expanded, and some new ones have been added in order to incorporate a vast amount
of important new information augmenting every aspect of the history of the Auto Ordnance Corporation, the Thompson family,
and the design and production of the hardware that bears the Thompson name. Much of this priceless new material, including
personal memoirs, dimensioned blueprints and other rare memorabilia, has been bequeathed by key people who were intimately
involved in the day to day operations of the company.
The post WWII history of the Thompson begins with more new documentation
concerning the Kilgore Manufacturing Company, historically a manufacturer of cap pistols and pyrotechnics. Kilgore's plans
to re-launch the M1A1 Thompson came to naught, and the next incarnation of Auto Ordnance was as part of the Numrich Arms Corporation
in West Hurley, New York. Then the story shifts yet again, with up to date coverage of the products of the current proprietors,
Kahr Arms.
Chapters on Thompson drum and box magazines are expanded to include original manufacturing drawings and
operation detail sheets. Chapters on Web Gear, Other Ancillaries, and Models and Miniatures; then over 100 pages of updated
listings of serial numbers of all 15,000 Colt Model 1921 Thompsons, with shipping dates and dispositions where known. Then
an impressive display of rare, colorful original paper-handbooks, brochures, price lists, catalogs, and military manuals,
both U.S. and foreign.
All this and much, much more-plus ten times more color than "The American Legend." Every copy
of "The Ultimate Thompson Book" comes individually shrink wrapped in protective plastic. Hard cover,
8.5" x 11", 872 pages, 1,201 illustrations, over 200 in color!
Price: $150.00
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American Paratrooper Helmets
Michel De Trez has agreed to open up the showcases and the reserves of the Centre Historique des Parachutistes
du Jour-J to present us with this compendium of American paratrooper helmets. This study, the first made of the various helmet
markings, stands out from other books of its kind by the quality of the collection presented and by the unpublished photos
unearthed from among the veterans possessions, providing the author with the pictorial testimony needed to illustrate the
book.
Even for the most initiated readers, he will no doubt have kept a few surprises up his sleeve and will delight
all amateurs wanting to improve their knowledge. Hard cover, large size, 9" x 12.5", 224 pages, 300 color photos. Price
- $49.95
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Parachute Rifle Company: A Living Historian’s Introduction to the Organization, Equipment,
Tactics and Techniques of the U.S. Army’s Elite Airborne Troops in Combat on the Western Front in World War II
Entering battle by parachute was the ‘easy part’. Packed with information for U.S. Airborne
enthusiasts of all kinds, this volume provides a critical context for both the collector of U.S. Airborne memorabilia, and
a methodology for living historians to research and translate the real-life story of the legendary U.S. Parachute Infantrymen
to the hobby environment. Over 100 full-color images including battle recreation photographs, charts, tactical maps, order
of battle graphics, authentic tables of organization and equipment, and numerous special features. Size: 8 1/2 x 11,
Illustrations:over 100 color/bw images, Pages: 208. Price - $49.95
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Flamethrower Troops of World War I: The Central and Allied Powers
Lavishly illustrated with rare photos and diagrams, this book describes in unprecedented detail
the history, weapons, equipment, tactics, and uniforms of all the flamethrower troops fielded by both sides during World War
I, and is the only book in any language devoted entirely to the topic. The book draws on primary sources such as classified
flamethrower manuals, unit diaries, military correspondence, and personal memoirs, with much of the material previously unpublished.
For the first time in English the flame-warfare efforts of Russia and Bulgaria are presented. Select flamethrower attacks
are documented, as well as complete technical data on weaponry including weight, range, duration, pressure, capacity, oil
mixtures, and color schemes. Also described are all known models of flamethrower used by the combatants. Additional weapons
such as incendiary grenades, fire tubes, oil projectors, and side arms are also featured. Size:8 1/2" x 11", Illustrations:over
300 bw images , Pages: 272. Price - $69.99
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Schirmmützen: Imperial German Cavalry Field Service Caps
During the last decades of the 1800s and the first decade of the 1900s, some of the most elegant
and colorful military service caps (schirmmützen) were worn by the Imperial German cavalry. The unique color combinations
identified each regiment, and were the last stand for military fashion before and during World War I. This book is the first
complete reference on schirmmützen, and shows and describes the headgear for all branches of the Imperial German cavalry.
The pre-war models as well as the M-7 and M-15 war model caps are all illustrated in color photos and original period postcards.
The book also provides German nomenclature for the caps and valuable tips on how to collect and identify the various regiments.
Size: 6" x 9", Illustrations: over 170 color/bw images, Pages: 192. Price - $59.99
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American Lions: The 332nd Infantry Regiment in Italy in World War I
Told here is the riveting story of the 332nd U.S. Infantry Regiment in the Army in World War
I. As Pershing’s “Propaganda Regiment” they were the only American regiment assigned to Italy, where they
formed a phantom army that helped defeat the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The 332nd fought in the Vittorio-Veneto Campaign and
following the armistice, served in the occupation of Austria, Dalmatia, and Montenegro. Includes the uniforms, insignia, and
ephemera, of the 332nd; lavishly illustrated with over 300 rare and previously unpublished color and sepia photographs, which
are drawn from public and private collections. This detailed work illuminates the compelling story of the courageous “Lions
of St. Mark.” Size: 8 1/2" x 11", Illustrations:over 300 color/bw images, Pages: 240. Price
- $69.99
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High Noon over Haseluenne
The 100th Bombardment Group over Berlin, March 6,1944
On March 6, 1944, and the Eighth Air Force would launch a full scale assault on the German
capital of Berlin. “High Noon over Haseluenne” is a microcosm look at one bomb group that flew the mission and
the catastrophic results that ensued. The book deals with the 100th Bomb Group, “The Bloody Hundredth” and the
mission that solidified that moniker. The concentrated attacks by the Luftwaffe would destroy sixty-nine American bombers
that day, the single highest loss for any mission by the 8th Air Force, and fifteen of those losses would come from the 100th
Bomb Group. We take you inside the men and machines that had to brave one of the deadliest air battles of World War II and
let them tell the story. “High Noon over Haseluenne” is filled with firsthand accounts, personal diaries, letters
home, news clippings, and illustrated with over 200 photos. Size: 8 1/2"x11", Illustrations: over 200 bw images, Pages: 320
. Price - $69.99
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5th AIRFORCE
The 5th US Army Air Force was officially created on 5 February 1942 in the urgency following the Japanese
surprise attack at Pearl Harbor. At the outset, with limited means and equipped with obsolete materiel, its various units
were tasked with defending Australia.
Commanded by the charismatic Major-General George Kenney, it was progressively
reinforced by new squadrons arriving from the United States. Better armed, the 5th Air Force fought in the long and ferocious
New-Guinea campaign and took part in the allied conquest of various south west Pacific islands.
Its tally of kills
at the end of the war is indicative of its performance, with notably an un-equalled record of more than 3,400 aerial victories
and the presence within its ranks of the two greatest American aces of all time, Majors Bong and McGuire.
This massively
illustrated book is the first real reference published on the colors and markings of the 5th Airforce. Size: 8x10, 112 pages,
120 photos, 220 color profiles. Price - $34.95
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Civil
War Uniforms of theUnited States Marine Corps: The
Regulations of 1859
The uniforms and equipment worn by Marines
during the Civil War are virtually unknown. This book is the first in-depth study of Marine uniforms and equipment ever undertaken,
and it includes hundreds of contemporary studio portraits of officers and men wearing the items described and illustrated
in the 1859 uniform regulations plus hundreds of color photographs of surviving material. There are complete chapters on the
evolution of Marine insignia, swords, headdress, and all types of uniforms and clothing, to include the origin of the Marine
officers’ quatrefoil and the modern noncommissioned officers’ sword. There is no other reference book of this magnitude on Marine dress and equipment of the period.- 296 pages,475 Photos and Period Portraits,Large Format Deluxe Binding.Price - $76.95
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Germany’s
Combat Helmets 1933-1945: A Modern Study
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. “...a superbly researched and authoritative work on German helmets--arguably
the new standard for all authors on the subject." - Kelly Hicks. 468 pages,867 Color Photos,Deluxe Binding. Price- $69.95
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Hell's Gate
The Battle of the Cherkassy Pocket
January-February 1944
Virtually unknown in the English-speaking world, the Battle of Cherkassy (also known as the Korsun Pocket)
still stirs controversy in both the former Soviet Union and in Germany. Although small in scale when compared to the gigantic
battles of Moscow, Stalingrad, and Kursk, the Battle of the Cherkassy Pocket occupies a prominent place in the Russo-German
War. It was at Cherkassy where the last German offensive strength in the Ukraine was drained away, creating the conditions
for the victorious Soviet advance into Poland, Rumania, and the Balkans during the summer and autumn of 1944. Eclipsed by
a war of such gigantic proportions that saw battles of over one million men or more as commonplace, the events which occurred
along the banks of the Gniloy Tickich river should have faded into obscurity. However, to the 60,000 German soldiers who were
encircled there at the end of January 1944, this was perhaps one of the most brutal, physically exhausting, and morally demanding
battles they had ever experienced. Thirty-four percent of them would not escape.
The culmination of years of research
and survivor interviews, Hell`s Gate is a riveting hour by hour and day by day account of this desperate struggle analyzed
on a tactical level through maps and military transcripts, as well as on a personal level, through the words of the enlisted
men and officers who risked the roaring waters of the Gniloy Tickich to avoid certain death at the hands of their Soviet foe.
Hard cover, Full color dust jacket, Size: 8 1/2" x 11", 420 pages, 220 photos, 14 maps. Price -
$69.95
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Uniforms and Insignia of the Grossdeutschland Division Vol.1
These groundbreaking volumes present, for the first time, a comprehensive view of the World War II German
Army`s most elite formation: "Grossdeutschland". Exceptional detail of rare uniforms and unique insignia are woven with Grossdeutschland`s
history and development from an independent motorized regiment in 1939 to a panzergrenadier division within a corps that adopted
its name in 1944. Its two closest sister units, the "Wachbataillon Berlin" and the Fuhrer Begleit Battalion" are also
covered in the same superb level of detail. Awards, decorations, portraits and personal effects of common soldiers and noted
personalities, covering every arm of service within the units, are presented in over 3,000 spectacular color and Black
and white images.
Size: 9"x12", over 1500 color/bw images, 320 pages. (sch) Price - $125.00
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Uniforms and Insignia of the Grossdeutschland Division Vol.2
These groundbreaking volumes present, for the first time, a comprehensive view of the World War II German
Army`s most elite formation: "Grossdeutschland". Exceptional detail of rare uniforms and unique insignia are woven with Grossdeutschland`s
history and development from an independent motorized regiment in 1939 to a panzergrenadier division within a corps that adopted
its name in 1944. Its two closest sister units, the "Wachbataillon Berlin" and the Fuhrer Begleit Battalion" are also
covered in the same superb level of detail. Awards, decorations, portraits and personal effects of common soldiers and noted
personalities, covering every arm of service within the units, are presented in over 3,000 spectacular color and Black
and white images.
Size: 9"x12", over 1500 color/bw images, 320 pages. (sch) Price - $125.00
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Uniforms and Insignia of the Grossdeutschland Division: Volume 3
These groundbreaking volumes present, for the first time, a comprehensive view of the World
War II German Army’s most elite formation: “Großdeutschland”. Exceptional detail of rare uniforms and unique
insignia are woven with Großdeutschland’s history and development from an independent motorized regiment in 1939 to
a panzergrenadier division within a corps that adopted its name in 1944. Its two closest sister units, the “Wachbataillon
Berlin” and the “Führer Begleit Battalion” are also covered in the same superb level of detail. Awards,
decorations, portraits and personal effects of common soldiers and noted personalities, covering every arm of service within
the units, are presented in over 4,000 spectacular color and black and white images. Size: 9" x 12", Illustrations:over
1100 color/bw images, Pages: 472 . Price - $145.00
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Russians in the Waffen-SS
From summer 1941, some 100,000 Russians served in the German Wehrmacht, mostly as so called Schutzmannschsften
under the command of the German Police (Hohere SS- und Ploizeifuhrer) in the eastern occupied areas. The most famous unit
was the Brigade Kaminski, established by Bronislave 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". A second division was later established from various
Schutzmannschafts-Battaillonen and was designated 30. Waffen-Grenadier Division der SS (russische Nr.2) Size: 6"x9", over
100 bw images, 128 pages. (sch) Price - $29.99
Available September
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Ukrainians in the Waffen-SS
With the begining of the Operation Barbarossa more than 100,000 Ukrainians volunteered for the fight against
Stalin and communismn. These volunteers were put into Schutzmannschafts-Battaillone under the control of the German Ploice.
After Stalingrade however, Ukrainiana were allowed to build up a division sized unit for the frontline. Around 15,000 Ukrainians
were drafted and thier first combat was at the Brody front in Galicia in summer 1944.
Size:6"x9", over 100 bw images, 128 pages. (sch) Price - $29.99
Available September
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Estonians in the Waffen-SS
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 Narva-Front, and later in Silesia.
Size: 6"x9", over 100 bw images, 128 pages. (sch) Price - $29.99
Available September
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Bluejackets
Uniforms of the United States Navy in the Civial War Period, 1852-1865
This long-awaited book fills a gap in knowledge of the uniforms clothing, headgear, equipment, and weapons
of the United States Navy during the Civial war period. Based on original accounts from official documents, newspapers, diaries,
letters, and other primary sources, the well-written text is accompanied by a wealth of period images of navy personnel, many
of which are identified and published for the first time. Numerous photographes of surviving articles of clothing and artiacts
throw further light on life in a blockading fleet or on the High Seas from 1852 through 1865. With great clarity the author
explains the various changes to officers` uniforms and for the first time provides a detailed analysis of the clothing worn
by ratings and enlisted men.
Size: 9"x12", over 300 color.bw images, 240 pages. (sch) Price - $79.99
Available September
New
"782 Gear"
Unites States Marine Corps Field Gear & Equipment of World War II
This new book is the companion volume to Glenn`s 2006 "United States Marine Corps Uniforms, Insignia and
Personal Items of World War II". With numerous rare and never before published war time photographes, "782 Gear" is the most
indepth pictorial study of the many patterns, and variations of Marine Corps field gear - Known then as "782 Gear" - that
U.S. Marines carried in the Pacific war. The author also visited the island battlefields he`s written about and conducted
field endurance tests with orginal Marine Corps gear to give the reader a more complete understanding of how each piece of
equipment endured the rigors of combat. with this unprecedented level of research, "782 Gear" is, along with its compaion
volume, the World War II Marine Corps collector`s guide book and bible.
Size: 9"x12", over 800 color/bw images, 336 pages. (sch) Price - $89.99
Available September
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Uniforms of the german Colonial Troops, 1884-1918
The Schutztruppen, the Expedition Korps, and III. See-Bataillon of the Imperial german Marines were the
forces assigned to protect Germany`s far-flung Colonial possessions in Africa and China. Uniform students and modelers have
found scant published references to the varied and unique uniforms of these forces. This highly illustrated book fills the
gap. Color illustrations by Germany`s leading 19th and 2-th century artists, black and white drawings taken from rare period
books, plus over sixty unpublished quality photographes from the album of a II. See-Bataillon Marine stationed at the great
German Naval base at Tsingtau, China, cover in detail the unusual unifroms of the Kaiser`s Colonial forces. A must for the
Imperial German bookself.
Size: 11"x8.5", over 200 color /bw images, 192 pages. (sch) Price - $69.99
Available October
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Fallschirmajer Brigade Ramcke in North Africa 1942-1943
This book is an in-depth photographic study of the famed German "Brigade Ramcke" paratroop unit. The story
of Ramcke and his elite troops is described here through the slodiers` recollections: from theit formation in Gremany, life
on the North African front, and their legendary five-day breakthrough behind enemy lines. The book is heavily illustrated
as well as details of their uniforms, vehicles, equipment, and theater made isignia.
Size: 9"x12", over 300 color/bw images, 192 pages. (sch) Price - $79.99
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Donitz`s Crews
Germany`s U-Boat Sailors in Worls War II
With dozens of historical documents and over 400 photos, the author not only presents a comprehensive history
of U-boat crews and the undersea war, but also shows how thoses 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 crew accomplished.
Size: 8.5"x11", over 400 color/bw images, 288 pages. (sch) Price - $69.99
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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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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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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
New
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
New
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
New
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
New
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
Back In Print!
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
New
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
New
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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