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75 THE GERMAN WEHRMACHT IN WWII: OPERATIONAL HISTORIES & BATTLES, UNIT HISTORIES The 27th Waffen SS Volunteer Grenadier DivisionLangemarck:AnIllustratedHistory MassimilianoAfiero.Thisbook isadetailedhistory ofthe27thWaffen-SSDivision“Langemarck,”the Flemish volunteer SS combat formation. “Lange- marck” was employed chiefly on the Eastern Front, first in the Ukraine in early 1944, then participating with a combat group in Estonia alongtheTannenbergLine inthesummerof1944. Size:9”x12”•501b/w images•128pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-5072-6•hardcover•$34.99 Globocnik’s Men in Italy, 1943-45: Abteilung R and the SS-Wachmannschaften of the Op- erationszone Adriatisches Küstenland Stefano Di Giusto and Tommaso Chiussi. This book describes the little-known activities of the Nazi group known as Abteilung R, in the OZAK region during 1943-45. Here they not only persecuted Jews,but became involved in the fight against the armed resistance movement,participated in security tasks,anti-partisan operations,and retaliation operations including arresting and killing of civilians. Size: 7”x10” • 420 b/w images • 240pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5254-6 • hard cover • $34.99 The Waffen-SS Herbert Walther. Illustrated look at all divisions of the infamous Waffen-SS in over 500 photos and covers the formation and combat throughout WWII on a variety of war fronts. Size:8.5”x11”•500bwphotos•240pp. ISBN:0-88740-204-6•hard•$29.95 The 1st SS Panzer Division “Leibstandarte”: A Pictorial History Herbert Walther. A heavily illustrated chronicle of the “Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler” in over 300 photos including formation and campaigns on a variety of war fronts through- out WWII. Size:8.5”x11”•300bwphotos•120pp. ISBN:978-0-88740-165-7•hard•$29.99 Twelve Years with Hitler: A History of 1.Kompanie LSSAH 1933-45 Hans Quassowski. The original cadre of the later Waffen-SS was formed in March 1933 as the “SS Headquarters Guard Berlin.” From the first volunteers emerged more than fifty senior SS officers, all of whom received high decorations for bravery in the 38 Waffen-SS divisions that were formed later. Size:9”x12”•490bwphotos/maps•384pp. ISBN:0-7643-0777-0•hard•$69.95 Dietrich’s Warriors: The History of the 3. Kompa- nie 1st Panzergrenadier Regiment 1st SS Panzer Division LAH in WWII Peter Mooney. This book covers 3. Kompanie’s military actions between 1939-45 and details the various battles that they took part in, which covered nearly every major campaign of the German Army. This work has been compiled with the help of former soldiers of the 3. Kompanie. Size:6”x9”•85bwphotos/maps•240pp. ISBN:0-7643-1984-1•hard•$35.00 Chronicle of the 7. Panzerkompanie 1. SS-Panzer Division “Leibstandarte” Ralf Tiemann. This chronicle of the 7.Panzerkompanie follows the unit history of a Leibstandarte tank company from its creation in 1942 to the end of WWII. Compiled by former company com- mander and German Cross in Gold holder Ralf Tiemann, the detailed text relies on both official documentation and the personal recollections of numerous unit veterans. Size:6”x9”•90bwphotos/mapsï320pp. ISBN:0-7643-0463-1•hard•$29.95 German Paratroops in Scandinavia: Fall-schirm- jäger in Denmark and Norway April-June 1940 Óscar González. The German conquest of Denmark and Norway in spring 1940 presents an interesting study of joint strategy between ground, air, and sea forces. Among the topics discussed are German paratroop operations against the main 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. Size:6”x9”•160color/bwphotos•192pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-3241-8•hard•$45.00 German Anti-partisan Warfare in Europe 1939- 45 Colin Heaton. The German invasion, conquest, and occupation of Europe sparked a civilian insurgency response never before witnessed in history. This new book uses exclusive interviews with German and Allied soldiers and commanders as well as civilian irregulars who participated in irregular warfare, either as partisans or guerrillas during WWII. Size:6”x9”•100bwphotos•480pp. ISBN:0-7643-1395-9•hard•$29.95 Rommel in the Desert: Victories and De- feat of the Afrikakorps 1941-43 Volkmar Kühn. The complete story of Rommel in North Africa is told in this detailed volume. The reader is taken through the initial formation of the Afrikakorps, the stunning early victories, the battles throughoutCyrenaica,andtheraceacrossLibya.Then thedefeatatElAlameinandthelongretreatstoTripoli andTunisareexplored.EverytacticalaspectoftheNorth Africancampaign isexamined,withdetailedmaps . Size:8.5”x11”•200bwphotos•224pp. ISBN:978-0-88740-292-0•hard•$49.99 Rommel and the Secret War in North Africa: Secret Intelligence in the North African Campaign 1941-43 Janusz Piekalk- iewicz. Piekalkiewicz chronicles the British Secret Inteligence Service (SIS) and the “Ultra” secret, and its effect on the campaign in North Africa during WWII. On the German side, Rommel also knew the use of intercepted enemy messages – an awareness that the British were able to gain only much too late and after many sacrifices. Size:7”x10”•220photos/maps•240pp. ISBN:0-88740-340-9•hard•$29.95 Summer of ’42: A Study of German-Arme- nian Relations during the SecondWorldWar Levon Thomassian. Despite the overwhelming contributions made by the Armenians to the Allied war effort, at least 18,000 served under the Third Reich. After the war, these so-called collaborators were labeled as traitors by those unable to grasp the complexity of their circumstances. Largely based on archival research, this book attempts to separate fact from fallacy by examining the motives, treatment, and history of these Armenians. Size:6”x9”•40color/bwphotos•216pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4045-1•hardcover•$29.99 Tank Combat in North Africa: The Opening Rounds - Operations Sonnenblume, Brevity, Skorpion and Battleaxe Thomas L. Jentz. Covered here are the tank battles fought during the opening phase of the war in North Africa. This book is compiled from original records for over thirty years in an attempt to find data that would aid in assessing and understanding the tank battles that took place in North Africa. Size:8.5”x11”•130bwphotos•256pp. ISBN:0-7643-0226-4•hard•$49.95 Germany’s First Ally: Armed Forces of the Slovak State 1939-45 Kliment & Nakládal. Though hampered by a shortage of specialists in its air force, armored units and artillery, the Slovak Army managed to field several division-sized units and sustain them during the initial three years of combat on the Eastern front. This book describes the composition, dislocation and equipment of all branches of the Slovak army and its operational history through the war years. Size:8.5”x11”•250photos/maps•208pp. ISBN:0-7643-0589-1•hard•$39.95 UNIT HISTORIES The 3rdWaffen-SS Panzer Division “Toten- kopf,” 1939-1943: An Illustrated History, Vol. 1 Massimiliano Afiero. This first,of two vol- umes,tells the story of the“Totenkopf”from 1939 to 1943:from the campaign in Poland in 1939; its employment on theWestern Front in 1940;to the early campaigns on the Russin Front.Volume one culminates in the bitter fighting on the Demjansk front and to the Kharkov counteroffensive in 1943, finally ending with Operation Zitadelle. Size:9”×12”•869b/wphotos•256pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-5462-5•hardcover•$50.00 The3rdWaffen-SSPanzerDivision“Totenkopf,” 1943-1945: An Illustrated History, Vol. 2 Massi- miliano Afiero. This second,of two volumes, analyzes the summer 1943 campaign that followed Kursk,until theendof thewar:from itsoperationson theMius front, to thefighting in theKharkovarea,on theDnieperRiver, its transfer to the Polish front and its subordination to IV.SS -Panzer-Korps,the fighting on the Hungarian front to liberate Budapest, and then its participation in the Frühlingserwachen (“SpringAwakening”)offensive,until the final fighting inAustria and the surrender. Size: 9” × 12” • 712 b/w photos • 224 pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-5463-2•hardcover•$50.00 The 6th Waffen-SS Gebirgs (Mountain) Division “Nord”: An Illustrated History Massimiliano Afiero. This is the complete history of the 6thWaffen-SS Gebirgs (Mountain) Division “Nord” in WWII. Formed in 1941, “Nord” was employed along the Finnish–Lapland front against battle-tested Soviet forces from 1941–44. Size: 9”x12” • 563 b/w images • 184pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5327-7 • hard cover • $39.99 The 8th Waffen-SS Cavalry Division “Florian Geyer”: An Illustrated History Massimiliano Afiero. Formed in 1942, the 8th Waffen-SS Cavalry Division “Florian Geyer” was one of the most controversial units in theWaffen- SS. Created with the intention of making it an elite unit within the Waffen-SS, it instead saw its main employment from the beginning of the war in Russia as a rear area security force against partisans. Size: 9”x12” • 385 b/w images • 160pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-5326-0•hardcover•$39.99 The 7th Waffen- SS Volunteer Gebirgs (Mountain) Division “Prinz Eugen”: An Illustrated History Massimiliano Afiero. This is the complete history of one of the most famous andwell-knowndivisionsof theWaffen-SS.Created as a mountain unit to be employed exclusively on the Balkan Front against partisan units, the unit fought with valor and fierceness on the battlefield. Size: 9”x12” • 425 b/w images • 160pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5221-8 • hard cover • $39.99 The 17th Waffen-SS Panzergrenadier Division “Götz von Berlichingen”: An Illustrated History Massimiliano Afiero. The 17thWaffen-SSPanzergrenadierDivision“Götzvon Berlichingen” was one of the few SS formations to be employed exclusively on the western front duringWorldWar II. Size: 9” × 12” • 682 b/w images • 208 pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-5450-2•hardcover•$45.00 The 23rdWaffen SS Volunteer Panzer Gren- adier Division Nederland: An Illustrated History Massimiliano Afiero. A detailed history of the 23rdWaffen-SS Division “Nederland,” the Dutch volunteer SS combat formation. Employed exclusively on the Eastern Front, except for a brief period in Croatia, the “Nederland” formations participated inmanyofthemostdifficultdefensive battles on the northeastern front. Size:9”x12”•390b/w images•144pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-5073-3•hardcover•$39.99