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(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) German text. History of The 17th SS Panzer Grenadier Division "Gotz von Berlichingen" in WWII. Formed in 1943 they fought in Normandy in 1944 at Carentan, Mortain, Falaise, the Seine and later at Metz. Details include Field Post Numbers, Order of Battle, equipment strengths and details of senior officers. (Published: 1976) (Publisher: Munin Verlag Gmbh.) (ISBN: 3921242266) (Pagination: 525pp. illustrations, maps. ) (Condition: Good in rubbed d/w. ex libris bookplate on end board.) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) A new History of 3.Kompanie/1st Panzergrenadier Regiment, 1-SS Panzer Division, Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler. Formed in the summer of 1933, this work looks briefly at their pre-war activities as part of Hitler’s showpiece protection unit, and then their major actions from 1939 to 1945. Compiled with the help of former 3.Kompanie members, it contains twelve original maps and seventy-five photographs, many previously unpublished. The book also features biographical details on the various Kompanie, Battalion, Regimental and Divisional Commanders. (Published: 2004) (Publisher: Schiffer Publications) (ISBN: 0764319841) (Pagination: 213pp, 85 + b/w photos, ills & maps) (Condition: New in d/w ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) German text. Light foxing on card covers. Good. ex libris sticker on inside page. THE SAGA OF STORM BATAILLON 500 (Published: 1971) (Publisher: Verlag K W Schutz) (Pagination: 228pp, 20 photos) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) The German Army of World War II has been recognized as one of the greatest fighting formations in military history, ranking alongside Caesar's Legions and Napoleon's Grande Armee. Elite Units of the Third Reich is an analysis of German specialist units, formations such as the Brandenburgers, specially trained commandos who infiltrated behind enemy lines dressed in civilian clothes or uniforms of the enemy, and who seized important river crossings and disabled explosive charges placed on bridges and railways. (Published: 2002) (Publisher: Brown Partworks Ltd) (ISBN: 1840441097) (Pagination: 192pp, c250 b/w photos) (Condition: New in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) An outstanding study covering the development of the Army from the 100,000 man 'Versailles' Army to the effective war machine of the Third Reich in WWII. Examines the emergence of Hitler as a military commander and contains a re-assessment of the leading field commanders plus an analysis of the campaigns and operations. (Published: 1985) (Publisher: Meridan Publishing Inc) (ISBN: 0452007399) (Pagination: xxiv + 310pp, 7 maps.) (Condition: Storage wear. ) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) This volume covers Cavalry Corps, Reserve Corps, Feldjager Kommandos, Air Force Field Corps, Parachute Corps, Waffen-SS Corps,Higher Commands and Corps Groups. There is an index of Knight's Cross holders and Formation signs are shown where known (Published: 1999) (Publisher: Military Press ) (ISBN: 0854201572) (Pagination: A4 format, 136pp) (Condition: Black boards marked and rubbed. Good) 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) A unique assembly of basic information on the activities, formations, weapons, organisation, tactics and equipment of the Wermacht in WWII with Special sections on the Waffen SS and the Afrika Korps. (Published: 1974) (Publisher: Book Club Edition) (Pagination: 176pp 100 + b/w illustrations, photos, maps, diagrams, tables) (Condition: good in chipped and ragged d/w. Tape marks at fep. spine faded.) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) Subtitled 'Its Political and Military Failure' this is a study of the Army's performance during the Third Reich era and WWII. Despite lightning victories in Poland, Denmark, Norway,France and Belgium, the Wermacht was a prisoner of its heritage, both political and military,from which it never succeeded in breaking free. Its Generals surrendered military responsibility to Adolf Hitler and the Party, and overstretched it on too many fronts. The author maintains that the war was lost by the Army rather than won by the Allies! (Published: 1978) (Publisher: Macdonald & Janes) (ISBN: 0354010573) (Pagination: x + 598pp, photos, maps) (Condition: Very good in good d/w. Light foxing on top edge.) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) Based on contemporary intelligence reports, the order of battle of the German Army which was threatening to invade the United Kingdom in late 1940. Lists the formations, generals, staff officers, military districts, Ersatz units, and explains German surnames and titles. Includes a listing of Luftwaffe Generals and General Staff officers. (Published: 1996) (Publisher: Military Press ) (ISBN: 0854201858) (Pagination: A4 format, ii + 146pp ) (Condition: Black boards rubbed, with shelf wear.) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) A series of volumes on the German Army and the formations it commanded. Volume I details the structure of OKW, OKH, the Home Command, the Commanders in Occupied Territories, the Military Districts and their functions. There is an index listing all personnel mentioned in the text, annotated if they were awarded the Knights Cross. Later volumes detail the Army Groups, Armies, Corps and Divisions, their campaigns, commanders, operations officers and subordinate units (Published: 1997) (Publisher: Military Press ) (ISBN: 08542000444) (Pagination: Large format, 150pp) (Condition: New in card cover) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) A facsimile of the 1942 German Army Order of Battle compiled by Allied Intelligence. Includes the German High Command, Structure and Organization, Commanders and Organizations, index of senior officers, plus sections on the SS, the Police, senior SS and Police officers, lists of military districts, army groups, armies, corps, divisions etc. (Published: 1992) (Publisher: Lancer Militaria) (ISBN: 0935856080) (Pagination: 240pp) (Condition: storage wear only) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) An account of Fallschirmjäger operations in Denmark and Norway, April to June 1940. The German conquest presents an interesting study of joint strategy between ground, air, and sea forces, placing great emphasis on mobility, speed and surprise. The Fallschirmjäger was a well-trained, highly-motivated force, and their participation in Operation “Weserübung” is this subject of this book. Among the topics discussed are operations against the Danish and Norwegian bridges and aerodromes, the jump on Dombås, behind enemy lines, and also their tenacious resistance on the snow-covered grounds of Narvik. (Published: 2009) (Publisher: Schiffer Publications) (ISBN: 9780764332418) (Pagination: 192pp, 160 + colour & b/w illustrations) (Condition: New in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) Special series no. 18. 15 December 1943 issued by the Military Intelligence Division, United States War Department. This was substantially a translation of the official German Army publication on the lessons learnt from the first winter in the Russian Campaign. There is information on camouflage, concealment, protection, care and use of weapons, chemical warfare, signals and communications. (Published: 1983) (Publisher: Historica) (ISBN: 9781780390697) (Pagination: Large Format. xvi + 150pp, illustrations) (Condition: Good in marked card covers.) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) The WWII history of Grossdeutschland, one of the German Army's premier fighting units. Originally a motorised infantry regiment that fought in the Polish and French campaigns as well as the early stage of the Russian Campaign, it was upgraded to an Infantry Division, later a Panzer Grenadier Division, and finally a Panzer Corps. Includes details of the major units that formed part of Grossdeutschland's establishment. Book Club edition. (Published: 1978) (Publisher: Book Club Associates) (Pagination: 152pp, 58 photos, maps) (Condition: Good in dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) This is a 1996 re-issue of the book first published in 1939, thus mis-describing the Gestapo, as the 'German Secret Service'. It was actually The Geheime Staatspolizei (Secret State Police), abbreviated Gestapo, and was the official secret police of Nazi Germany and German-occupied Europe. The book however provides a contemporary account of the pre-WWII development of German intelligence operations, from the former secret police of Imperial Germany, which was re-organised under the Nazi regime to the ruthless organisation the Gestapo became under Himmler. (Published: 1996) (Publisher: Bracken Books) (ISBN: 1851705457) (Pagination: 286pp) (Condition: very good in card cover) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) The German campaign against the Guerillas in the Balkans during the period of the European Axis occupation from the end of hostilities against Greece and Yugoslavia in April 1942 to the capture of Belgrade by the Soviet forces and the Partisans in October 1944. Drawn from German records and from the recollections of German officers who took part. (Published: 1989) (Publisher: Center of MilitaryHistory) (Pagination: 82pp, maps.) (Condition: very good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) Fading on dust wrapper, some light foxing on top edge. The career of Heinrich Himmler and the SS organisation he commanded. From the components of Adolf Hitler's bodyguard he created the Reich Security Service with Heydrich as its Chief. They ran the Concentration and Extermination Camps charged with providing the "Final Solution". He raised the Waffen SS to a vast army which controlled large areas of the Third Reich and its economy. Hardcover edition - also available in softcover. (Published: 1978) (Publisher: Robert Hale Ltd) (ISBN: 0709169175) (Pagination: 228pp, photos) (Condition: good in dw) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) This scarce photo history includes the Division's battles against Tito's partisans in the Balkans. The 7th SS Mountain Division was formed in 1942, largely composed of "Volksdeutsche" - ethnic Germans living in Rumania, Yugoslavia and Hungary. Fearless and steadfast, they were feared by the enemy as they had local knowledge of the terrain, as well as the partisans's and tactics. (Published: 1995) (Publisher: J J Fedorowicz) (ISBN: 0921991290) (Pagination: 352pp, 72 photos, maps) (Condition: As New in illustrated boards) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: The Third Reich - Military Structure) A study of twenty-six of the leading German commanders of WWII including Halder, Blomberg, Brauchitsch, Keitel, Jodel, Warliamont, Rundstedt, Manstein, Kleist, Model, Arnim and Kluge, describing their characters and careers. These were the men who led the Wehrmacht to the early victories and then the long years of endurance. The author examines how and why these able and professional commanders became subservient to Hitler's purposes. (Published: 1995) (Publisher: Phoenix Giants) (ISBN: 1857992857) (Pagination: Large paperback.497pp, ills, maps, index) (Condition: good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX