(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) German Guns and Ballistic Directional Equipment: 88mm, 105mm, 128Mm, 150mm. An extensively illustrated study of these weapons in service with the German Armed Forces during World War II. (Published: 1990) (Publisher: Schiffer Publications) (ISBN: 9780887402630) (Pagination: Large format, 160pp, 250+ b/w photos) (Condition: new in illustrated boards) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) An extensively illustrated study on the use of the various Volkswagen types in the WWII German Armed Forces. It includes the numerous variants, and specialist types such as the Kubelwagen and the amphibious Schwimmwagen, as well as a military derivative of the original KdF-Wagen - The Beetle. (Published: 1994) (Publisher: Schiffer Publications) (ISBN: 088740684X) (Pagination: 192pp, 300+ photos) (Condition: New in illustrated boards) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) A concise, illustrated study of German Flak guns with numerous photographs, largely unpublished to date. The book includes the use of Flak guns on all fronts in both air and ground roles, with full details of 37mm, 105mm, 128mm and 88mm weapons as well as listening devices, searchlights and Flak aiming devices. (Published: 1998) (Publisher: Schiffer Publications) (ISBN: 0764303996) (Pagination: 160pp, over 250 b/w photos) (Condition: New in illustrated boards) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) A Catalogue of Canadian Army Softskin Vehicles. With over 1200 photos of softskin vehicles, from staff cars to heavy recovery lorries, this book reviews all such vehicles in service with Canadian Armed Forces from both World Wars and from the period in between. Each page includes three contemporary photos of a specific vehicle as well as a thumnail sketch of its use, bodywork, and equipment. In the case of vehicles produced in large quantities the book offers numerous pages of contemporary photos. Much of this information is taken from archival sources including the post-war AEDB reports. (Published: 2016) (Publisher: Service Publications) (ISBN: 9781927822067) (Pagination: Large format, 242pp, c1200 b/w photos) (Condition: New in illustrated boards) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) Co-authored by Petr Dolezal and Vladimir Kos this is the second volume in the series continuing the journey through the Czech lands, where a tremendous number of vehicles were knocked out, blown-up or simply left behind by retreating German forces during the final weeks of World War 2. Among them were also vast amounts of Red Army machines, knocked out in the tank battles that raged. The book takes a closer look at what happened to the vehicles after the war. King Tigers, Panthers, Pz.IVs, StuGs. Hetzers, SPWs, T-34s and IS-2s were among them, as well as Möbelwagens, Marders and L/70As. The work is a photographic examination with accounts of the units’ strength, and details of vehicle production variants. Modellers will benefit from the highly realistic, large format colour profiles. English/Czech text. (Published: 2016) (Publisher: Canfora Publishing,Sweden) (ISBN: 9789198232523) (Pagination: Large format, 176pp, 13 colour plates, c350 b/w photos 7 illustrations) (Condition: New in illustrated boards) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) The Germans transformed armoured warfare from a lumbering and ponderous experiment in World War I, into something that could decide the outcome of conflicts. This is the definitive guide to the legendary Panzerwaffe, from its very infancy to the days when it overan Europe at the height of Nazi German power. With rare combat reports, along with photographs sourced from previously unseen archival collections, it uncovers the technical and operational stories of the formidable armour that formed the backbone of the German war machine. (Published: 2015) (Publisher: Osprey Publishing) (ISBN: 9781472808127) (Pagination: 304pp, c250 b/w photos & illustrations) (Condition: New in d/w) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) The US Army Signal Corps photographs were the official standard for photo documentation of the army during World War II. These photos were captured by trained cameramen and in most cases were taken under enemy fire, in a ditch with a riflemen or as enemy shells landed nearby. The photos in this book have not previously been published or have only appeared in hard to find unit histories. They cover events in the ETO, from the Normandy breakout until the end of the war. Beautifully illustrated with 266 rare large format photos, Forgotten Archives 1 is must for the armour enthusiast. (Published: 2015) (Publisher: Panzerwrecks) (ISBN: 9781908032119) (Pagination: Landscape format, 240pp, 266 b/w photos) (Condition: New in illustrated boards) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) The largest and statistically most successful tank destroyer of World War II, the Ferdinand was a true behemoth. Although only 91 examples were built, it took a savage toll of Soviet armour in the Battle of Kursk and other operations on the Eastern Front. This study explores the technical development and combat deployment of this remarkable vehicle, from its' origins in the Porsche Tiger Tank through its deployment as the ‘Ferdinand' in the Citadel offensive, to its modification and redesignation as the ‘Elefant' and final use in the desperate Battle of Berlin. Drawing on original archival material and heretofore unpublished photographs this title is an essential illustrated history to one of the most famous armoured vehicles ever built. (Published: 2015) (Publisher: Osprey Publishing) (ISBN: 9781472807212) (Pagination: Square format, 256pp, c350 b/w photos, illustrations & plans) (Condition: New in d/w) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) The Panzerwrecks series feature destroyed, surrendered and abandoned German armour of 1944-45. Each landscape volume contains over 100 large format rare and previously unpublished black and white photographs. This volume includes: Modified Jagdpanthers, Ambush at St.-Amand, 8t Zgkw Holzpritsche, Raamsdonk 'Terrier' Battle, and much more. (Published: 2014) (Publisher: Panzerwrecks) (ISBN: 9781908032102) (Pagination: Landscape format, 96pp, 150 b/w photos) (Condition: New in card cover) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) An illustrated study of the vehicles designed, developed and produced at the M.A.N plant in Nürnberg between 1934 and 1945. Although the production of trucks was an important factor in the company’s success, it was M.A.N’s experience designing armoured fighting vehicles that led to the Pz.Kpfw. V “Panther” in 1942 for which it is most renowned during WWII. The repair, refurbishment and conversion of other armoured vehicles is also examined, with much new information being presented here for the first time. Of the 222 photographs in the book, most are previously unpublished. With a foreword by Hilary Doyle, the book also includes a colour map of the factory site by Simon Vosters. (Published: 2013) (Publisher: Panzerwrecks) (ISBN: 9781908032065) (Pagination: Landscape format, 223pp, 223pp, 222 b/w photos, map) (Condition: New in illustrated boards) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) The Soviet T-28 multi-turreted medium tank was a symbol of the Workers and Peasants Red Army in pre-war years. Well known as it is, little substantial information has been published about its development, particularly in the West. This book attempts to remedy this and contains much new information, more than 160 photographs - many showing close-in detail - plus a wealth of 1/35 scale plans and profiles, seven in full colour (Published: 2000) (Publisher: Barbarossa Books) (ISBN: 9780953877706) (Pagination: A4 format,128pp ,165 b/w photos, 7 colour ills, numerous 1:35 scale profiles) (Condition: New in card cover) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) The Tiger I gave the Wehrmacht its first tank mounting the 88mm gun, which had proven its effectiveness against both air and ground targets. The Tiger was usually deployed in formidable, independent tank battalions. In this new book Schneider presents a complete combat chronicle of this formidable weapon, including new details on how the Tiger performed against Allied armour, particularly the Sherman. He also examines actions by famous Panzer ace, Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross holder Michael Wittmann. As well as several hundred period photos and then-and-now shots, the book is packed with Maps, orders of battle, tables and appendices. (Published: 2012) (Publisher: Pen & Sword) (ISBN: 9781848848023) (Pagination: Large format, 377pp, c250 b/w photos, maps, OOBs) (Condition: New in d/w) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) How did Germany keep its infamous Panzers running throughout six years of war? How did the German army prepare for motorized warfare? What special vehicles and recovery equipment were used by the maintenance units? How were they organized? How did supplies reach the front and how were they distributed amongst the battered divisions? The answers to these questions are to be found here. Based solely on original reports, diaries and manuals, you will learn how Panzers were recovered and what really put them out of action. Packed with large format photos, most unpublished and reproduced full-page size, plus drawings, diagrams, and tables, this is a must for serious mechanised armour historians. (Published: 2010) (Publisher: Panzerwrecks) (ISBN: 9780955594083) (Pagination: large landscape format, 256pp, 291 b/w photos, 17 drawings, 5 diagrams,19 tables) (Condition: New in hardcover) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) Why did the Blitz against Russia fail? How did winter and desert conditions affect operational readiness? Why weren’t captured Russian vehicles pressed into service like French and other vehicles were? What was the purpose of the ‘Panzerstützpunkt’ of 1944? What kept heavy Panzers from mixing in with lighter Panzers? What really caused the loss of brand new Panzers? The answers to these and other questions can be found in this book which is based solely on original reports, diaries and manuals. You will learn how reliable the infamous Panthers and Tigers really were. (Published: 2011) (Publisher: Panzerwrecks) (ISBN: 9781908032010) (Pagination: large landscape format, 256pp, 279 b/w photos, drawings, diagrams, tables) (Condition: New in hardcover) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) Volume 2 of this impressive work covers Israeli half-tracks and modified vehicles from 1960 to the present, and includes a short section on captured BTR-152 wheeled APCs. The vehicles are seen in a number of roles: troop transports, mine clearers, engineering vehicles, anti-aircraft defence, command and communications vehicles, mortar carriers and much more. (Published: 2009) (Publisher: Barbarossa Books) (ISBN: 9781847680020) (Pagination: Large format, 222pp, 400 + colour & b/w illustrations) (Condition: New in illustrated boards) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) This companion to Tom Jentz's earlier volume tells how the Panzertruppen fought during their defensive struggle following the defeats in North Africa and Stalingrad. It covers all major actions including Kharkov, Operation Zitadelle, the defence of Sicily and Italy, Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge, the final battles on the Eastern Front, and the Defence of the Fatherland. provides full details of units, organizations, types of Panzers, and tactics (Published: 1996) (Publisher: Schiffer Publications) (ISBN: 9780764300806) (Pagination: Large format, 299pp, 45 + b/w photos, maps, tables, orders of battle) (Condition: New in d/w) UL-XXXXXX
