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127 produkter
German Commanders of World War II (2)
Waffen-SS, Luftwaffe & Navy
Häftad, 2006
185 kr
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This second of two selections of Germany’s World War II field commanders summarizes the careers, and illustrates the appearance, of 26 men who rose to prominence in the Waffen-SS, Kriegsmarine and Luftwaffe.The subjects range from the commanders-in-chief and generals to younger officers whose fame …
German Commanders of World War II (1)
Army
Häftad, 2005
185 kr
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This first of two studies examining the careers and illustrates the appearance and uniforms of 19 of the German Army’s leading field commanders in World War II.Their service covers the whole arc of that army’s wartime experience, from stunning success in 1939–41, through the hugely costly middle …
World War II German Battle Insignia
Häftad, 2002
161 kr
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The remarkable war effort of the German armed forces on three fronts between 1939 and 1945 was recognised by a wider range of insignia than seen in the Allied armies.While the Wehrmacht displayed fewer unit insignia than the Allies, a glance at a German soldier's tunic could reveal much more about …
Afrikakorps 1941–43
Häftad, 1991
185 kr
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The campaign in North Africa between September 1940 and May 1943 holds an enduring fascination for postwar generations.The campaign was no less costly in terms of human lives and material than many others; but regret at the cost was accompanied by positive memories in the minds of many veterans. …
German Light Cruisers 1939–45
Häftad, 2003
161 kr
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The German Navy of World War II was small in number, but contained some of the most technologically advanced capital ships in the world.This meant that although the Kriegsmarine never felt capable of encountering the might of the British Navy in a fleet action, her ships were individually more than …
German Destroyers 1939–45
Häftad, 2003
161 kr
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The German destroyer fleet of World War II consisted of nine classes: the Diether Von Roeder Class, the Leberecht Maas Class and the wartime classes Z23, Z35, Z37, Z40, Z43, Z46 and Z52.These vessels, though fewer in number than the British destroyer fleet, tended to be much bigger and more …
Knight's Cross and Oak-Leaves Recipients 1939–40
Häftad, 2004
185 kr
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In 1939 a new grade in the Iron Cross series was introduced, the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes).It was awarded for a variety of reasons, from skilled leadership to a single act of extreme gallantry, and was bestowed across all ranks, grades, and branches of …
Waffen-SS (4)
24. to 38. Divisions, & Volunteer Legions
Häftad, 2004
161 kr
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In 1944–45 the Waffen-SS formed many nominal 'divisions' from a motley range of sources, whose battlefield value was as varied as their backgrounds.The best were built around existing Western European volunteer regiments; some, raised from Central Europeans and Russians, were strong in numbers but …
World War II German Women’s Auxiliary Services
Häftad, 2003
161 kr
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This comprehensive book provides a detailed exploration of the roles and uniforms of German women during the Nazi regime, highlighting their contributions despite Hitler's conservative views on their place.It delves into the various uniforms and insignia of women serving as auxiliaries in the Army, …
Kriegsmarine U-boats 1939–45 (1)
Häftad, 2002
161 kr
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This, the first of two volumes on Germany's World War II U-boats, traces their development from the early U-boats of the Kaiser's Navy, culminating in the formation of the 1st U-boat Flotilla in 1935 with the modern Type II.Gordon Williamson explores key moments in the U-boats' history, such as the …
Kriegsmarine U-boats 1939–45 (2)
Häftad, 2002
161 kr
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Following on from New Vanguard 51: Kriegsmarine U-boats 1939–45 (1), this book charts the continuing development of the U-boat in German service, including the evolution of the Type IX as a long range 'cruiser' intended for solo operations in distant waters.Also covered is the revolutionary Type …
Kriegsmarine Auxiliary Cruisers
Häftad, 2009
157 kr
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Despite being relatively unknown compared to famous ships like Graf Spee or Bismarke, or the more famous U-boats, the Auxiliary Cruisers were immensely successful, not only in the number of enemy ships they sank, but in the resources which were tied up trying to track them down.The Royal Navy's …
German Military Police Units 1939–45
Häftad, 1989
3,5 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (2)
161 kr
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The military policeman must be one of the least appreciated yet most indispensable military figures in modern history.In the mobile warfare of the 20th century no army could keep its vital supply routes open without the military policeman. This book documents the organisation, uniforms and insignia …
German Battleships 1939–45
Häftad, 2003
161 kr
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Gordon Williamson examines the design, development and operational use of the battleships used by the Kriegsmarine during World War II.The ‘Schlesien’ and ‘Schleswig-Holstein’ were used mostly as training ships until the end of the war when they took part in bombardment of Soviet troop movements in …
Waffen-SS (4)
24. to 38. Divisions, & Volunteer Legions
E-bok, 2012
182 kr
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In 1944–45 the Waffen-SS formed many nominal ''divisions'' from a motley range of sources, whose battlefield value was as varied as their backgrounds. The best were built around existing Western European volunteer regiments; some, raised from Central Europeans and Russians, were strong in numbers …
U-boats vs Destroyer Escorts
The Battle of the Atlantic
E-bok, 2013
221 kr
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Winston Churchill claimed the ''U-boat peril'' was the only thing that frightened him during World War II. The U-boat was developed from a small coastal vessel into a state-of-the-art killer, stalking the high seas picking off merchant convoys, until the introduction of the destroyer escort, and …
U-boats vs Destroyer Escorts
The Battle of the Atlantic
E-bok, 2013
229 kr
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Winston Churchill claimed the ''U-boat peril'' was the only thing that frightened him during World War II. The U-boat was developed from a small coastal vessel into a state-of-the-art killer, stalking the high seas picking off merchant convoys, until the introduction of the destroyer escort, and …
Hitler's Navy
The Kriegsmarine in World War II
Inbunden, 2022
360 kr
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A complete illustrated study of the German Kriegsmarine throughout World War II.Hamstrung at first by the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, during the 1930s, the German Navy underwent a programme of rearmament in defiance of the restrictions, building modern warships under limitations which forced …
Hitler's Navy
The Kriegsmarine in World War II
E-bok, 2022
324 kr
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A complete illustrated study of the German Kriegsmarine throughout World War II. Hamstrung at first by the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, during the 1930s, the German Navy underwent a programme of rearmament in defiance of the restrictions, building modern warships under limitations which …
Hitler's Navy
The Kriegsmarine in World War II
E-bok, 2022
331 kr
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A complete illustrated study of the German Kriegsmarine throughout World War II. Hamstrung at first by the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, during the 1930s, the German Navy underwent a programme of rearmament in defiance of the restrictions, building modern warships under limitations which …
German Commanders of World War II (2)
Waffen-Ss, Luftwaffe & Navy
E-bok, 2022
214 kr
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This second of two selections of Germany''s World War II field commanders summarizes the careers, and illustrates the appearance, of 26 men who rose to prominence in the Waffen-SS, Kriegsmarine and Luftwaffe. The subjects range from the commanders-in-chief and generals to younger officers whose …
German Commanders of World War II (2)
Waffen-Ss, Luftwaffe & Navy
E-bok, 2022
214 kr
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This second of two selections of Germany''s World War II field commanders summarizes the careers, and illustrates the appearance, of 26 men who rose to prominence in the Waffen-SS, Kriegsmarine and Luftwaffe. The subjects range from the commanders-in-chief and generals to younger officers whose …
Knight's Cross and Oak-Leaves Recipients 1941–45
E-bok, 2022
214 kr
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The remarkable early successes of the armed forces of the Third Reich prompted the decision that the supreme decoration for personal valour or outstanding leadership – the Knight''s Cross of the Iron Cross – was insufficient. To mark further acts of gallantry a new distinction was created in June …
Knight's Cross and Oak-Leaves Recipients 1941–45
E-bok, 2022
214 kr
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The remarkable early successes of the armed forces of the Third Reich prompted the decision that the supreme decoration for personal valour or outstanding leadership – the Knight''s Cross of the Iron Cross – was insufficient. To mark further acts of gallantry a new distinction was created in June …
E-Boat vs MTB
The English Channel 1941–45
E-bok, 2022
229 kr
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An examination of the ''small boat'' war between the Germans and the British in the English Channel. During the Second World War, German E-Boats were so active in the English Channel that the narrow stretch of water became known as ''E-Boat Alley''. To counter the threat of these E-Boats, Britain …
E-Boat vs MTB
The English Channel 1941–45
E-bok, 2022
229 kr
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An examination of the ''small boat'' war between the Germans and the British in the English Channel. During the Second World War, German E-Boats were so active in the English Channel that the narrow stretch of water became known as ''E-Boat Alley''. To counter the threat of these E-Boats, Britain …
U-Boats at War in 100 Objects, 1939-1945
Inbunden, 2020
271 kr
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'The only thing that ever really frightened me during the war was the U-boat peril,' wrote Winston Churchill in his history of the Second World War. 'I was even more anxious about this battle than I had been about the glorious air fight called the Battle of Britain."In reality, the Kriegsmarine had …
Wolf Pack
The Story of the U-Boat in World War II
E-bok, 2012
158 kr
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In this comprehensive book, the wartime development of the U-Boat is traced along with the experiences of typical U-Boat crewmen, from recruitment to combat. Germany''s World War II U-Boat fleet represented the elite of their naval personnel. In terms of technology, training, tactics and combat …
Wolf Pack
The Story of the U-Boat in World War II
E-bok, 2012
158 kr
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In this comprehensive book, the wartime development of the U-Boat is traced along with the experiences of typical U-Boat crewmen, from recruitment to combat. Germany''s World War II U-Boat fleet represented the elite of their naval personnel. In terms of technology, training, tactics and combat …
World War II German Police Units
E-bok, 2012
182 kr
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A concise introduction to the organization, responsibilities, uniforms, and insignia of the German Police under the Nazi regime. Following Adolf Hitler''s rise to power, the previously decentralized provincial police system was unified into a single state apparatus, integrated at the command levels …
