(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) Organized during 1943, 10th SS Panzer Division saw its first action in the spring of 1944 during the attempt to relieve an encircled German army on the Eastern Front. Several months later they were ordered west to Normandy, where by mid-June 1944 German defenses against the Allied offensive were crumbling. Here the division engaged in a series of armored ounterattacks against British and American forces. The 10th SS gradually had to fall back to Falaise, where the division escaped the Allied encirclement with no tanks and only a fraction of its men. They next defended against the Allied airborne assault during Operation Market Garden in September 1944, fought in Alsace before returning to the Eastern Front. There, east of Berlin, the division participated in the final, futile battles against the Red Army before escaping to Czechoslovakia to surrender to the U.S. Army. (Published: 2017) (Publisher: Stackpole) (ISBN: 9780811716277) (Pagination: large format, 383pp, numerous b/w photographs, illustrations, 3-view drawings) (Condition: New in d/w) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) The Battle of Stalingrad is perceived as a fierce, man to man struggle in the ruins of the city, yet the German 6 Armee possessed formidable armoured assets that helped it reach the Volga, defend its flanks and support assault groups within the claustrophobic confines of Stalingrad. In this first volume of a series on German armoured operations at Stalingrad, the combat histories of Panzer-Abteilungen 103, 129 and 160 will be examined in detail. These panzer battalions were incorporated into motorised divisions for the 1942 summer campaign, and were deployed to Stalingrad. As manpower levels dropped in their parent formations, the battalions assumed a greater role in holding lengthy flanks while the main body of 6. Armee laid siege to Stalingrad. After encirclement in November 1942, the panzers assembled for a break-out, and when that failed, they supported their struggling infantry brethren until fuel, ammunition and morale were depleted. This is a large, heavy book weighing almost 2.5kg and will be subject to a supplement for shipping and insurance. (Published: 2017) (Publisher: Leaping Horseman Books) (ISBN: 9780992274931) (Pagination: Large format, 568pp, 570 b/w photos, 50 maps, 12 tables) (Condition: new in illustrated boards) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) The second of two volumes, this publication shows the Leopard's development, technology, variants and active use. Photos, graphics and drawings offer arguably the closest look on modern German main battle tank technology ever published. Aside from its main variant, the 2A6, improved versions such as the 2A6A1, 2A6M, 2A6MA1 and 2A6M+ have been fielded and make this family the most advanced AFV in service with the modern Panzertruppe. Anglo German text and captions. (Published: 2017) (Publisher: Tankograd) (ISBN: No ISBN) (Pagination: A4 format, 56pp,105 colour photographs, graphics and 4 1/35 scale drawing) (Condition: New in card cover) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) The German Leopard 2A6 main battle tank has developed into the most versatile family of vehicles in the whole Leopard fleet. Aside from its main variant, improved versions such as the 2A6A1, 2A6M, 2A6MA1 and 2A6M+ have been fielded and make this family the most advanced AFV in the modern Panzertruppe. In unprecedented detail this publication details the tank's development, technology, variants and active use. In two volumes it is the most detailed study of modern German main battle tank technology ever published. Anglo German text and captions. (Published: 2017) (Publisher: Tankograd) (ISBN: No ISBN) (Pagination: A4 format, 80pp,199 colour photographs, 14 graphics and 1 1/35 scale drawing) (Condition: New in card cover) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) Developed in 1940, German Sturmgeschütz assault guns were intended to support the infantry during the attack and breakthrough of enemy positions. On the Eastern Front they proved to be potent tanks destroyers, able to reliably defeat Russian T-34 and KV heavy tanks. Cheaper and quicker to produce than conventional Panzers, they were deployed widely and with great success forming an integral part of armoured units, particularly in the final desperate days of the war when tank production could not keep up with the needs of the war effort. (Published: 2017) (Publisher: Osprey Publishing) (ISBN: 9781472817525) (Pagination: 271pp, 200+ b/w photos, tables & organisational charts) (Condition: New in d/w) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) The Royal Tank Regiment celebrates its centenary in 2017. This fourth volume of the Regiment’s history begins in the midst of the Cold War, with the four RTR regiments mainly based in Germany. They experienced the implementation of General Sir Nigel Bagnall’s revolutionary new concept for the defence of the NATO Central Region. The Troubles in Northern Ireland were also at the height and the RTR served there on numerous occasions. Saddam Hussein’s invasion of Kuwait resulted in the First Gulf War, in which the Regiment played its part in many ways. Then came the horrors of the civil war in former Yugoslavia, operating tanks in Kosovo. The RTR was at the forefront of the assault on Basrah in the 2nd Gulf War and thereafter served a number of tours in Iraq. The British Army was also heavily committed to Afghanistan and the Regiment would spend the next five years deployed on Operation Herrick. As in Iraq, it carried out a variety of missions and in many different types of vehicle. (Published: 2017) (Publisher: Helion & Co.) (ISBN: 9781912174003) (Pagination: 232 pages 50 colour & b/w photos, 10 colour maps, 1 table) (Condition: New in d/w) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) This book is a high quality reference loaded with great, high resolution black and white photographs. Most pages contain two but no more than three well-captioned photographs of in-action German vehicles during the three battles for the Gustave Line in and around the Italian town of Cassino. it feature4s a selection of late-war German armor including StuG III, Gs, Marders IIIs, Pzr IVs, and Panther A. Also included are Somovente M42s, fixed Panterturm gun emplacements and a captured beute Sherman M4A1. There are also several allied vehicles in some of the photos and these provide excellent diorama inspiration. (Published: 2015) (Publisher: Model Centrum Progres) (ISBN: 9788360672259) (Pagination: A4 format, 48pp, 65 b&/w photos, 19 full color plates of artwork.) (Condition: New in card cover) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) This is an authoritative guide to the armor deployed by Commonwealth and Greek troops in continental Greece and in Crete, April - May, 1941. Covering wide variety of armored vehicles fielded by British 1st Armored Brigade HQ Squadron, 4th Queen's Own Hussars, 3rd and 7th Royal Tank Regiments and 3rd King's Own Hussars, 2nd New Zealand Division, 6th Australian Division and Greek 19th Motorized Division, it includes many rare, previously unpublished photos of early war British armored vehicles, with detailed captions. It includes: A10 and A13 Cruiser tanks, Matilda Infantry tanks, Vickers Light Mark IIIB and Light Mark VI tanks, Bren, Scout and Universal Carriers, and Marmon-Herrington Mark II armored cars. (Published: 2016) (Publisher: Model Centrum Progres) (ISBN: 9788360672273) (Pagination: A4 format, 72pp, 150 b&/w photos, 21 full color plates of artwork.) (Condition: New in card cover) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Land Vehicles & Weapons - General) The Panther is one of the most famous, and greatest, tanks of World War II. Often considered the most elegant tank design of the war, it embodied a balance of firepower, armour protection, and mobility unmatched by any other AFV of the period. This new study by German armour expert, Thomas Anderson draws upon original German archives to tell the story of the birth of the Panther in response to the Soviet tanks encountered in 1941. He analyzes its success on the battlefield and its many modifications and variants. Illustrated throughout with rare photographs and drawings, many of which have never been published before, this is a unique history of one of the most famous tanks of World War II. (Published: 2017) (Publisher: Osprey Publishing) (ISBN: 9781472827036) (Pagination: 223pp, numerous b/w photos & colour profiles) (Condition: New in d/w) UL-XXXXXX
(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) 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
