(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) Unique, first-hand accounts of German soldiers, 1939 - 1940. They recount combat in the Polish campaign and the invasion of France. The book includes many rare photographs of the troops in action plus a foreword by Generaloberst Heinz Guderian, one of the leading architects of the Third Reich's Blitzkrieg armoured warfare tactics. (Published: 2005) (Publisher: Pen & Sword) (ISBN: 1844152766) (Pagination: 256pp, 28 b/w photos) (Condition: very good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) An excellent study on the Waffen SS from its formation to the end of World War II. The primary purpose of the book is to trace the evolution of the Waffen-SS and to ascertain the part it played in the history of the Third Reich. The author traces the development of Himmler's Army including the use of Foreign Nationals, such as the Baltic Legions. The Waffen-SS grew from 28,000 men to more than 500,000 in 1945 (Published: 2002) (Publisher: Cerberus) (ISBN: 1841451002) (Pagination: 324pp illustrations) (Condition: Very good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) An extremely rare diary by Sturmbandfuhrer Sepp Kraft, commander of SS Panzer-Grenadier Depot and Reserve Battalion 16. It is a detailed account of the Battalion's actions in the Arnhem Campaign, 17 September to 7 October, 1944. Battalion 16 was originally a training and replacement unit for the 12th SS-Panzer Division ‘Hitlerjugend’. The unit was in the Oosterbeek/Arnhem area on 17th September,the day of the Allied landings. Krafft’s battalion became embroiled in the battle where it distinguished itself, remaining in the Oosterbeek area for a total of three weeks, defending a sector of the Rhine. Krafft produced a post-battle diary detailing the units actions over the three weeks and submitted it directly to Himmler himself. This is an English translation of that diary. It consists of 31 pages of typewritten text plus 14 fold-out battle maps. It has apparently been rebound in foolscap brown boards and there is a pasted in facsimile of Heinrich Himmler's thanks for Krafft's birthday wishes. There is also the bookplate of a well known military historian/author. (Published: 1945) (Publisher: War Office) (ISBN: No ISBN) (Pagination: 45pp, maps) (Condition: v/good in brown boards) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) German text. Light foxing on card covers. Good. ex libris stick on inside page. (Published: 1971) (Publisher: Verlag K W Schutz) (Pagination: 228pp, 20 photos) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) The combat histories of two units; 1.SS-Infanterie Brigade (mot) and 18.SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Division “Horst Wessel”. 1.SS-Infanterie Brigade (mot) was employed at the central and southern parts of the Eastern Front from the beginning of the war against the Soviet Union in June 1941 until early 1944, when it was transfered to Stablach, East Prussia for refitting. The brigade’s remnants became the nucleus of the new 18.SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Division “Horst Wessel” and they were transferred to Croatia in the spring of 1944. Filling its ranks proved difficult and it never reached its authorized strength. The intent to form it from Hungarian Volksdeutsche failed because not enough volunteers stepped forward. It surrendered in Southeast Germany in May 1945. (Published: 2016) (Publisher: J J Fedorowicz) (ISBN: 9781927332061) (Pagination: 472pp, 112 photographs, 29 maps) (Condition: New in illustrated boards) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) Divisions [Part 2] - Infantry Divisions 52 - 110. Includes a narrative of campaigns, list of Commanding Generals and Operations Officers, a detailed listing of subordinate units and their developments. Includes the evolution of the Infantry Division, equipment and establishment tables of 1939, The Infantry and Artillery Regiment, Reconnaissance Battalions, engineer, Signals, and Field Replacement Battalions, the Divisional Services, the Ost Company and The “New Model” Division of 1943. There is an appendix on German names, titles and ranks, plus an index of individuals mentioned in the text, indicating Knight’s Cross recipients. Additionally, where known, the formation’s sign is included. (Published: 2001) (Publisher: Military Press ) (ISBN: 0854201971) (Pagination: A4 format, 155pp) (Condition: Very good in card cover. Unread.) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) A comprehensive look at the German Army (das Heer) as it evolved during WWII. The book focuses on its origins in the post-Versailles Treaty era, and its resurgence under the Nazi regime, plus training and organisation during the war years, equipment, vehicles, weapons, uniforms, ranks and insignia. Features the parts played by the Waffen-SS and airborne forces - the Fallschirmjager. Although neither force was strictly part of the army, they fought as ground troops under Army commanders. An indispensable guide. (Published: 2000) (Publisher: Chancellor Press) (ISBN: 0753703335) (Pagination: 224pp, 200 illustrations) (Condition: Very good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) New from publisher. The story of Werner Gösel and Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 244. Stalingrad, Kursk and Bobruisk are names synonymous with untold suffering and death, and the men of Stug.Abt.244 fought at each of them. Werner Gösel was deployed as a dispatch rider during Operation Barbarossa and after being trained as an officer, he returned to the front and was wounded during the opening stages of the Stalingrad battle. After recovering, he served with Sturmgeschütz-Batterie 395, but with the reorganisation of Stug.Abt.244 in early 1943, Gösel was recalled to his old unit and participated in the Battle of Kursk and the subsequent retreat. His tenure as adjutant from August 1943 onward provides an insight into the working methods of an assault gun battalion. In summer 1944, now a battery commander, Gösel was captured during a break-out attempt from the Bobruisk pocket. He returned from Soviet captivity five years later to post-war East Germany. This volume which is jointly edited by Jason Mark, is profusely illustrated and has three appendices, including the battalion's full war diary from 1943 plus a comprehensive lists of medal winners. (Published: 2016) (Publisher: Leaping Horseman Books) (ISBN: 9780992274924) (Pagination: 492pp, 249 b/w photos, 17 maps) (Condition: New in illustrated boards) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) An extensively illustrated record of Hitler's Praetorian Guard before and during WWII. Charting the time from their origins in 1923 as the 'Schutzstaffel' or 'Protection Squad' the book traces the growth of the SS into a territorial political police force and onward to become the crack military wing of the Nazi Party. It includes a chapter on the war crimes and atrocities committed by Waffen-SS formations. (Published: 1999) (Publisher: Sidgwick and Jackson) (ISBN: 0283063459) (Pagination: Large format, 224pp, over 400 photos) (Condition: Very good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) The history of the SS Division "Das Reich". James Lucas describes the military role of the 2nd SS Division, it's origins, organisation and recruitment, it's WWII battles and campaigns including Poland, Yugoslavia and the Eastern Front to the final surrender in 1945. (Published: 1991) (Publisher: Book Club Associates) (Pagination: 222pp, 42 photos, 12 maps, appendices, bibliography, index) (Condition: very good in dw) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) A compact study on Hitler's elite Waffen-SS formations in battle. With text by Uwe Feist and Norman Harms, their equipment, insignia and combat uniforms are extensively illustrated by Ron Volstad. (Published: 1973) (Publisher: Squadron/Signal) (Pagination: Landscape format, 50pp, 15 colour & 100 b/w illustrations) (Condition: Good in marked card cover) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) Spearhead is a series designed to examine the cutting edge of war. Formed in 1939 as a motorised infantry unit, Grossdeutschland ended WWII as a Panzer corps having fought in France, the Balkans and the Eastern Front. In operations Barbarossa and Typhoon it took part in the battles of Moscow, Kharkov and Kursk. The book features the unit's origins and history, organisation and order of battle, operational theaters, insignia, markings and biographies of Commanders. (Published: 2001) (Publisher: Ian Allan) (ISBN: 0711028540) (Pagination: 96pp. illustrations, photos, maps) (Condition: Good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) An Illustrated history of the German Army of World War II with more than 200 black and white photos, many previously unpublished. This is a complete pictorial record of the German Army, as it was recreated by Adolf Hitler in the 1930s, to prepare for war. The illustrations depict the Wehrmacht and in action in the campaigns that followed, from the Eastern Front, the Balkans, Italy and the North African Desert, through to North Western Europe in 1944. Dustwrapper spine sunned/faded (Published: 2001) (Publisher: Aurum Press) (ISBN: 1854104659) (Pagination: Large format, 176pp, 200 + b/w photos) (Condition: Fine in pictorial boards) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) The Waffen-SS adopted a warrior code from the Samurai and saw themselves as modern, Teutonic Knights. This revised edition of Quarrie's well known book includes some 30 new photos, a section on SS records and a new appendix on the British Freikorps. (Published: 1984) (Publisher: Patrick Stephens) (ISBN: 0850597234) (Pagination: 160pp, 200+photos) (Condition: very good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) A study by leading military historians edited by Correlli Barnett. 26 outstanding generals of WWII. Their careers, their abilities that won the dazzling victories 1939-41, and also fought the campaigns to defend the Reich 1942-45. Their domination by Hitler, and their utter failure to deflect him from his disastrous mistakes. (Published: 1995) (Publisher: Phoenix House) (ISBN: 1842125176) (Pagination: 495pp, 30 photos, 16 maps, index) (Condition: Marks on card covers. Good) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) The march of the 2nd SS Panzer Division through France in 1944 where they were challenged by Resistance Groups. At Tulle the SS hanged 99 civilians and at Oradour they massacred a further 642. The legendary SOE operative Violette Szabo was captured by a das Reich patrol after a gun battle south of Limoges. As the bulk of the division crawled north by road their vital petrol supplies were destroyed by bombing directed of officers and men of the Special Air Service Regiment who had been parachuted in near Poitiers to attack German communications. They were afterwards captured and shot with only a handful of survivors. (Published: 2000) (Publisher: Pan Books) (ISBN: 9780330483896) (Pagination: 290pp illustrations) (Condition: Very good except for faded spine.) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) Specially trained, uniformed and equipped, the eight divisions of the German mountain troops, Gebirgsjager, fought with distinction from the Arctic Circle to the Mediterranean taking part in many of the decisive battles of the Second World War. (Published: 1980) (Publisher: Patrick Stephens) (ISBN: 0850594219) (Pagination: 95pp, 150 photos, map) (Condition: Good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) Used paperback. Covers creased, pages browning but useful reference copy. The story of the SS, Adolf Hitler's notorious force who were the bedrock of the Third Reich's oppressive dictatorship. As well as being the crack military units who, early in the war, rolled across Europe, at the end they defended the German homeland with fierce tenacity. (Published: 1982) (Publisher: Methuen) (ISBN: 0423000608) (Pagination: x + 131pp, 24 photos) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) Noted author and journalist, Butler explains in depth the complex nature of the Nazi Security Service and its secret police wing, The Gestapo was founded by Goring when Prime Minister of Prussia in 1933 and, after the supression of Rohm's SA, was taken over by Heydrich when German Police functions were incorporated into the RHSA in 1939. After Heydrich's assasination, Heinrich Muller, head of the Gestapo, answered directly to Himmler.The Gestapo worked closely with the SD, the Reich's Intelligence organisation at home and in the occupied territories. (Published: 1992) (Publisher: Book Club Associates) (Pagination: 240pp, 226 ills) (Condition: Very good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) A collection of rare, contemporary colour photos from the personal collection of three German soldiers of the 6th Army. They illustrate the early German campaign on the Eastern Front and the drive to Stalingrad. (Published: 1984) (Publisher: Sidgwick and Jackson) (ISBN: 0283992913) (Pagination: 192pp, 150 col photos, large format) (Condition: Good in creased card covers) UL-XXXXXX
