My WWII Book Library

The Second World War (5) The Eastern Front 1941–1945

In 1940, fresh from the success in France, Hitler turned his attention to the East. In this volume Geoffrey Jukes explains what led to Hitler’s decision to instigate the invasion of the Soviet Union (Operation Barbarossa) and offers a concise account of the campaign that followed. The Germans expected to conquer Russia in only four months, but at Stalingrad and then Kursk the Russians fought back. At a human cost of 27 million Soviet lives Hitler was forced into a humiliating retreat and Russia emerged from the war as a super power ready to take on the capitalist world.

Panzer Divisions 1939–40

Panzer Divisions 1939–40 examines German armoured forces’ development during early World War II campaigns. It highlights organizational changes, tactical innovations, and challenges faced during Poland and France invasions, emphasizing Blitzkrieg’s emergence. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into these divisions’ pivotal roles in shaping modern armoured warfare strategies.

Panzer Divisions 1941–43

Panzer Divisions 1941–43 examines German armoured forces’ evolution during early World War II campaigns. It highlights their initial successes in Operation Barbarossa, tactical innovations, and challenges leading to setbacks like Kursk, emphasizing organizational changes. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into these divisions’ pivotal roles on the Eastern Front.

Panzer Divisions 1944–45

Panzer Divisions 1944–45 examines German armoured forces’ evolution during World War II’s final years. It highlights organizational changes, tactical adaptations, and challenges faced on Eastern and Western Fronts, emphasizing battles like Normandy and Berlin. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into these divisions’ roles in late-war operations.

Operation Barbarossa 1941 (1)

Operation Barbarossa 1941 (1) by Robert Kirchubel examines Germany’s surprise assault on the Soviet Union in 1941. It focuses on Field Marshal von Rundstedt and Army Group South, tasked with capturing Ukraine and Crimea. The book highlights fierce Soviet resistance, strategic battles, and the devastating impact of the campaign.

Operation Barbarossa 1941 (2)

Operation Barbarossa 1941 (2) by Robert Kirchubel examines Army Group North’s campaign to seize Leningrad. It highlights German advances through Baltic defenses, Soviet counterattacks, and the eventual encirclement of Leningrad. The book vividly portrays the strategic challenges and fierce resistance that defined this critical phase of the Eastern Front in 1941.

Operation Barbarossa 1941 (2)

Operation Barbarossa 1941 (2) by Robert Kirchubel highlights Army Group Center’s campaign against Soviet defenses in 1941. It examines pivotal battles like Smolensk, Germany’s advance towards Moscow, and the Soviet counteroffensive. The book vividly portrays strategic complexities, brutal combat, and the enormous stakes on this key front during the invasion.

Romania 1944 The Turning of Arms

Romania 1944: The Turning of Arms against Nazi Germany” explores Romania’s pivotal defection from the Axis during World War II. It examines strategic struggles, military operations, and political dynamics, highlighting the German Sixth Army’s destruction and Romania’s impact on Nazi Germany’s resources. Richly illustrated, it provides insights into this overlooked campaign.

Stalingrad 1942–43 (1)

Stalingrad 1942–43 (1): The German Advance to the Volga examines Germany’s 1942 summer offensive, Operation Blue. It highlights strategic goals, logistical challenges, and fierce Soviet resistance during the advance. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into the campaign’s early stages, setting the stage for Stalingrad’s pivotal battle.

Stalingrad 1942–43 (2)

Stalingrad 1942–43 (2): The Fight for the City examines the brutal urban battles from September to November 1942. It highlights key locations like the Krasny Oktyabr Steel Plant and Grain Elevator, showcasing Soviet resilience against German offensives. Featuring maps and illustrations, it provides insights into history’s greatest urban battle.

Stalingrad 1942–43 (3)

Stalingrad 1942–43 (3): Catastrophe: the Death of 6th Army” examines the Soviet encirclement and German 6th Army’s surrender. It explores Operation Uranus, Wintergewitter, and Operation Koltso, highlighting strategic challenges and battlefield dynamics. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into this pivotal World War II campaign.

Stalingrad 1942

Stalingrad 1942 by Peter Antill examines the pivotal World War II battle with detailed analysis. It explores German strategic missteps, Soviet resilience, and the commanders’ roles, offering vivid accounts of the brutal urban warfare. This book highlights Stalingrad’s significance as a turning point that shattered German ambitions on the Eastern Front.

Velikiye Luki 1942–43

Velikiye Luki 1942–43: The Doomed Fortress examines the Soviet siege of Velikiye Luki during 1942–43. It highlights the German garrison’s defense, Soviet 3rd Shock Army’s offensive, and Luftwaffe’s airlift efforts, emphasizing strategic challenges. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into this overlooked yet dramatic Eastern Front campaign.

Petsamo and Kirkenes 1944

Petsamo and Kirkenes 1944: The Soviet Offensive in the Northern Arctic examines the 1944 Soviet campaign. It highlights Soviet naval infantry’s amphibious landings and elite Gebirgsjäger’s defence in harsh Arctic conditions. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into this unique and challenging Eastern Front campaign during World War II.

Smolensk 1943

Smolensk 1943: The Red Army’s Relentless Advance” examines Operation Suvorov, the Soviet assault on German positions. It highlights strategic challenges, General Heinrici’s defensive expertise, and Smolensk’s liberation in September 1943. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into this pivotal yet lesser-known Eastern Front campaign during World War II.

The Kuban 1943

The Kuban 1943: The Wehrmacht’s Last Stand in the Caucasus examines Germany’s defensive struggle in 1943. It highlights the Kuban bridgehead’s strategic importance, Soviet offensives, and German 17th Army’s challenges. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into this pivotal Eastern Front campaign’s military dynamics and historical significance.

Kharkov 1942

Kharkov 1942: The Wehrmacht Strikes Back” examines Germany’s counteroffensive against Soviet forces in May 1942. It highlights Operation Fredericus, showcasing German tactical agility and Soviet limitations, emphasizing intelligence and logistics challenges. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into this pivotal Eastern Front campaign’s strategic significance and its prelude to Stalingrad.

Downfall 1945

Downfall 1945: The Fall of Hitler’s Third Reich examines the final months of World War II. It highlights Allied offensives, German resistance, and political tensions foreshadowing the Cold War. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into this pivotal period’s military operations and historical significance.

The Dnepr 1943

The Dnepr 1943: Hitler’s Eastern Rampart Crumbles examines the Soviet offensive following Germany’s Kursk defeat in 1943. It highlights the Red Army’s crossing of the Dnepr River, liberation of Kiev, and German defensive struggles. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into this pivotal Eastern Front campaign’s strategic and historical significance.

The Caucasus 1942–43

The Caucasus 1942–43: Kleist’s Race for Oil examines Germany’s 1942 campaign to seize Soviet oilfields. It highlights Army Group A’s advance, Soviet resistance, and logistical challenges, emphasizing the campaign’s strategic importance. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into this pivotal yet often overlooked Eastern Front operation during World War II.

Kursk 1943 The Southern Front

Kursk 1943: The Southern Front examines Germany’s offensive against Soviet defenses in July 1943. It highlights the Battle of Prokhorovka, showcasing over a thousand tanks clashing in history’s largest armored engagement. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into this pivotal Eastern Front campaign’s strategic challenges and outcomes.

Kursk 1943 The Northern Front

Kursk 1943: The Northern Front examines Germany’s offensive against Soviet defences in July 1943. It highlights General Walter Model’s forces clashing with General Rokossovsky’s Central Front, emphasizing strategic challenges and fierce combat. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into this pivotal yet often overlooked Eastern Front campaign.

Demyansk 1942–43

Demyansk 1942–43: The Frozen Fortress examines the prolonged encirclement battle on the Eastern Front during World War II. It highlights the German 16th Army’s defense, Luftwaffe’s aerial resupply efforts, and Soviet offensives, emphasizing strategic challenges. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into this pivotal yet often overlooked campaign.

Leningrad 1941–44

Leningrad 1941–44: The Epic Siege examines the brutal 900-day siege during World War II. It highlights the German Army Group North’s isolation of the city, Soviet defensive resilience, and eventual breakthrough in 1944, emphasizing strategic challenges. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into this pivotal Eastern Front campaign.

Sevastopol 1942

Sevastopol 1942: Von Manstein’s Triumph examines the German Eleventh Army’s siege of Sevastopol during World War II. It highlights joint operations involving artillery, Luftwaffe, and naval forces, emphasizing logistical challenges and strategic impacts. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into this pivotal campaign’s complexity and its historical significance.

Siege of Budapest 1944–45

Siege of Budapest 1944–45: The Brutal Battle for the Pearl of the Danube examines the 52-day siege. It highlights German and Hungarian troops’ defence against Soviet-Romanian forces, emphasizing urban combat’s intensity. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into this pivotal World War II campaign’s military and political significance.

Moscow 1941

Moscow 1941 by Robert Forczyk examines Operation Typhoon, Hitler’s failed attempt to capture Moscow. It highlights German advances, Soviet resilience, and the brutal winter’s impact on both sides. This book vividly portrays the strategic challenges and immense losses, marking the Wehrmacht’s first major defeat during World War II.

Berlin 1945

Berlin 1945 by Peter Antill examines the final battle of World War II in Europe. It highlights the Soviet advance, German resistance, and the urban warfare that led to the Third Reich’s collapse. This book vividly portrays the strategic complexities and human cost of the battle for Berlin in 1945.

Bagration 1944

Bagration 1944: The Destruction of Army Group Centre details the Soviet offensive that devastated German forces in Byelorussia. It examines the campaign’s planning, execution, and aftermath, highlighting the Wehrmacht’s catastrophic losses. The book also explores key commanders, strategies, and the operation’s significance in shifting World War II’s Eastern Front dynamics.

Kursk 1943

Kursk 1943: The Tide Turns in the East examines the pivotal World War II battle’s planning, execution, and aftermath. It highlights the Soviet Union’s defensive strategies, the German offensive’s failure, and the operation’s significance in shifting the Eastern Front. The book also explores commanders, tactics, and the battle’s enduring legacy.

The Kamenets-Podolsky Pocket 1944

The Kamenets-Podolsky Pocket 1944 details Hube’s 1st Panzer Army’s encirclement and breakout during March-April 1944. It examines Soviet pincer operations, German strategic challenges, and the campaign’s impact on Eastern Front dynamics. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides a vivid account of this pivotal World War II battle.

Waffen-SS Soldier vs Soviet Rifleman

Waffen-SS Soldier vs Soviet Rifleman examines their clashes in Rostov-on-Don and Kharkov during 1942–43. It explores ideological contrasts, training, tactics, and equipment, highlighting their roles in urban and open-terrain battles. Featuring illustrations and analysis, it provides insights into these pivotal Eastern Front confrontations of World War II.

Hungarian Soldier vs Soviet Soldier

Hungarian Soldier vs Soviet Soldier examines their clashes during Operation Barbarossa in 1941. It highlights Hungarian Mobile Corps’ motorized units, cavalry, and Soviet forces’ resilience, emphasizing tactical challenges and equipment contrasts. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into these pivotal Eastern Front confrontations of World War II.

Soviet Soldier vs Finnish Soldier

Soviet Soldier vs Finnish Soldier examines their clashes during the Continuation War from 1941 to 1944. It highlights tactical innovations, equipment contrasts, and key battles like Tali-Ihantala, showcasing both sides’ resilience. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into this pivotal Eastern Front conflict’s military and strategic dynamics.

Soviet Partisan vs German Security Soldier

Soviet Partisan vs German Security Soldier examines their clashes during 1941–44 on the Eastern Front. It highlights Soviet partisans’ guerrilla tactics and German security forces’ countermeasures, including Operation Spring Clean. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into this brutal and complex World War II conflict.

Gebirgsjäger (Mountain Infantry) vs Soviet Sailor

Gebirgsjäger vs Soviet Sailor examines Arctic Circle clashes between Nazi Germany’s elite mountain troops and Soviet naval infantry. It highlights tactical challenges, harsh terrain, and extreme weather conditions during 1941–44. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into this unique and brutal Eastern Front conflict of World War II.

German Soldier vs Soviet Soldier

German Soldier vs Soviet Soldier examines their clashes during Stalingrad’s brutal urban battles in 1942–43. It highlights German pioneer battalions’ demolition expertise and Soviet troops’ urban camouflage tactics, emphasizing close-quarters combat challenges. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into this pivotal Eastern Front confrontation of World War II.

German Infantryman vs Soviet Rifleman

German Infantryman vs Soviet Rifleman examines their clashes during Operation Barbarossa in 1941. It highlights German motorized infantry’s expertise and Soviet riflemen’s tenacity, emphasizing tactical challenges and contrasting combat styles. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into this pivotal Eastern Front confrontation during World War II.

Albert Kesselring

Albert Kesselring examines his leadership during World War II. It highlights his Luftwaffe role, Italian campaigns, and strategic adaptability, emphasizing his controversial legacy. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into Kesselring’s military career, including his Blitzkrieg contributions and post-war trial, shaping perceptions of this prominent German commander.

Georgy Zhukov

Georgy Zhukov examines his pivotal role in the Red Army during World War II. It highlights his leadership in battles like Moscow and Berlin, emphasizing his strategic brilliance and controversial methods. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into Zhukov’s military career and enduring historical significance.

Walther Model

Walther Model examines his military career as a tenacious German commander during World War II. It highlights his defensive strategies, leadership in battles like Kursk and Arnhem, and controversial legacy, emphasizing his adaptability. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into Model’s pivotal role in shaping wartime outcomes.

Heinz Guderian

Heinz Guderian” examines his pivotal role in developing Blitzkrieg tactics during World War II. It highlights his leadership in campaigns like Poland and France, emphasizing his innovative strategies and controversial legacy. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into Guderian’s military career and contributions to armoured warfare.

Erich von Manstein

Erich von Manstein examines his strategic brilliance during World War II. It highlights his leadership in campaigns like France and Kharkov, emphasizing his innovative operational planning and controversial legacy. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into Manstein’s military career, including his post-war trial and historical significance.

Panzer III vs T-34

Panzer III vs T-34 examines the 1941 Eastern Front clash between Germany’s Panzer III and Soviet T-34. It highlights design contrasts, tactical challenges, and the T-34’s revolutionary impact on tank warfare. Featuring illustrations and analysis, it provides insights into this pivotal World War II armored confrontation.

SU-152/ISU-152 vs Tiger

SU-152/ISU-152 vs Tiger examines Soviet heavy assault guns’ duels with German Tigers on the Eastern Front. It highlights design contrasts, tactical challenges, and the SU-152’s evolution into the ISU-152. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into these iconic vehicles’ roles in pivotal World War II battles.

T-34 vs StuG III

T-34 vs StuG III examines their clashes during Finland’s 1944 battles. It highlights Soviet T-34-85 tanks’ advancements and Finnish StuG III assault guns’ defensive strategies, emphasizing design contrasts and tactical challenges. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into this pivotal World War II armoured confrontation.

Panzer 38(t) vs BT-7

Panzer 38(t) vs BT-7 examines their clashes during Operation Barbarossa in 1941. It highlights the Panzer 38(t)’s reliability and BT-7’s speed, emphasizing design contrasts and tactical challenges. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into these pivotal World War II armoured confrontations on the Eastern Front.

Jagdpanther vs SU-100

Jagdpanther vs SU-100 examines their clashes during Hungary’s 1945 battles. It highlights the Jagdpanther’s balanced design and SU-100’s offensive capabilities, emphasizing tactical contrasts and strategic challenges. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into these turretless tank destroyers’ roles in shaping the Eastern Front’s final confrontations during World War II.

Panzerjäger vs KV-1

Panzerjäger vs KV-1 examines their clashes on the Eastern Front from 1941–43. It highlights the KV-1’s heavy armor and breakthrough capabilities against German defences, alongside the Panzerjäger’s tactical adaptations. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into these vehicles’ roles in shaping early World War II armoured warfare.

King Tiger vs IS-2

King Tiger vs IS-2 examines their clashes during Operation Solstice in 1945. It highlights the King Tiger’s technological superiority and the IS-2’s manoeuvrability and numerical advantage, emphasizing tactical contrasts and strategic challenges. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into these iconic tanks’ roles in shaping late-war Eastern Front battles.

Panther vs T-34

Panther vs T-34 examines their clashes during Ukraine’s 1943 battles. It highlights the Panther’s advanced design and the T-34’s simplicity and adaptability, emphasizing tactical contrasts and crew experiences. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into these iconic tanks’ roles in shaping pivotal Eastern Front armoured warfare engagements.

The ‘Grossdeutschland’ Division in World War II

The ‘Grossdeutschland’ Division in World War II” chronicles this elite German unit’s evolution and campaigns. It examines their role from France in 1940 to the Eastern Front, including Kursk and Kharkov. Featuring illustrations and analysis, it provides insights into their strategic importance and operational challenges during World War II.

Soviet Naval Infantry 1917–1991

Soviet Naval Infantry 1917–91 explores their evolution from the October Revolution to the Cold War era. It examines their roles in key battles like Leningrad and Sevastopol, highlighting amphibious capabilities and Arctic operations. Featuring illustrations and analysis, it provides insights into this elite force’s history and strategic significance.

Hitler’s Eastern Legions 1942–1945

Hitler’s Eastern Legions 1942–45 examines Nazi Germany’s recruitment of Soviet minorities for auxiliary and combat roles. It highlights their organization, uniforms, and deployment across Eastern and Western Fronts. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into these unique units’ contributions and challenges during World War II.

German Motorized Infantry & Panzergrenadiers

World War II German Motorized Infantry & Panzergrenadiers” examines Germany’s elite motorized infantry’s evolution and battlefield roles. It highlights their integration with tanks, tactical innovations, and operational challenges across various theaters. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into these pivotal units’ contributions to Germany’s mobile warfare doctrine during World War II.

World War II Infantry Fire Support Tactics

World War II Infantry Fire Support Tactics examines heavy weapons’ roles in infantry operations during World War II. It highlights machine guns, mortars, and light cannons’ effectiveness across US, British, German, and Soviet units. Featuring illustrations and analysis, it provides insights into tactical innovations and battlefield dynamics.

World War II River Assault Tactics

World War II River Assault Tactics examines strategies for overcoming river obstacles during World War II campaigns. It highlights equipment, tactics, and challenges faced by German, Soviet, British, and US forces, emphasizing bridgehead operations. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into this crucial aspect of military operations.

World War II Winter and Mountain Warfare Tactics

World War II Winter and Mountain Warfare Tactics examines combat strategies in extreme cold-weather and alpine conditions. It highlights challenges like frostbite, snow blindness, and equipment failures, emphasizing specialized troops’ roles. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into tactics used by US, British, German, Soviet, and Finnish forces.

World War II Tactical Camouflage Techniques

World War II Tactical Camouflage Techniques” examines concealment strategies used by major armies during the conflict. It highlights methods for camouflaging personnel, equipment, and vehicles, emphasizing terrain integration and decoy use. Featuring illustrations and analysis, it provides insights into these innovative techniques’ effectiveness across European and Mediterranean theaters.

World War II Battlefield Communications

World War II Battlefield Communications examines technological advances in tactical coordination during World War II. It highlights innovations like man-portable radios, field telephones, and signal flares, emphasizing their impact on battlefield communication. Featuring illustrations and analysis, it provides insights into the equipment and methods revolutionizing military operations across various theaters of the war.

World War II Axis Booby Traps and Sabotage Tactics

World War II Axis Booby Traps and Sabotage Tactics examines Axis forces’ innovative sabotage methods during World War II. It highlights concealed explosives, sabotage devices, and countermeasures, emphasizing their strategic impact on Allied operations. Featuring illustrations and analysis, it provides insights into these tactics’ effectiveness across various theaters.

World War II Street-Fighting Tactics

World War II Street-Fighting Tactics examines urban combat strategies during World War II. It highlights challenges like rubble-filled environments, close-quarters fighting, and innovative tactics, emphasizing battles in cities like Stalingrad and Cassino. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into infantry’s adaptability and survival in brutal urban warfare scenarios.

World War II Infantry Assault Tactics

World War II Infantry Assault Tactics examines small-unit strategies for overcoming fortified positions during the conflict. It highlights planning, breaching obstacles, and employing specialized equipment, emphasizing national differences in doctrine. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into infantry’s adaptability and effectiveness in assaulting enemy defences across various theaters.

World War II Combat Reconnaissance Tactics

World War II Combat Reconnaissance Tactics examines reconnaissance units’ strategies during World War II. It highlights their missions, equipment, and techniques, emphasizing national differences in doctrine and challenges faced. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into these specialized troops’ pivotal roles in gathering intelligence and shaping battlefield outcomes.

Heroines of the Soviet Union 1941–45

Heroines of the Soviet Union 1941–45 by Henry Sakaida examines Soviet women awarded the USSR’s highest honor. It highlights their roles as snipers, pilots, medics, and resistance fighters, showcasing their bravery and sacrifices. This book vividly portrays the diverse contributions of these women during the Great Patriotic War.

World War II Infantry Anti-Tank Tactics

World War II Infantry Anti-Tank Tactics by Gordon L. Rottman examines infantry strategies against tanks during World War II. It highlights early Blitzkrieg campaigns, evolving anti-tank weapons, and tactics like Molotov cocktails. This book vividly portrays the challenges infantry faced, emphasizing their ingenuity and adaptation to counter armoured threats effectively.

Heroes of the Soviet Union 1941–45

Heroes of the Soviet Union 1941–45 by Henry Sakaida examines Soviet soldiers awarded the USSR’s highest honor. It highlights snipers, pilots, partisans, and spies, showcasing their bravery and sacrifices. This book vividly portrays the diverse heroes who shaped the Soviet Union’s resilience during the Great Patriotic War.

World War II Infantry Tactics

World War II Infantry Tactics: Squad and Platoon by Stephen Bull examines infantry strategies during World War II. It highlights squad and platoon-level organization, weapons, and battlefield tactics, emphasizing coordination and adaptability. This book vividly portrays the challenges faced by foot soldiers, offering detailed insights into their pivotal role in combat.

World War II Infantry Tactics

World War II Infantry Tactics: Company and Battalion by Stephen Bull examines mid-level infantry strategies. It highlights coordination with tanks and artillery, emphasizing adaptability in diverse combat scenarios. This book vividly portrays the evolution of company and battalion tactics, offering detailed insights into their pivotal roles during World War II.

German Mountain & Ski Troops 1939–45

German Mountain & Ski Troops 1939–45 delves into the elite Gebirgstruppen’s organization, uniforms, and combat history. It highlights their operations across diverse terrains, from North Africa’s deserts to Arctic regions. The book also explores key leaders like Eduard Dietl, emphasizing their morale, esprit de corps, and significant contributions during World War II.

Germany’s East Wall

Germany’s East Wall in World War II” examines the fortifications defending Nazi Germany’s eastern front. It highlights construction phases, strategic importance, and challenges faced during Soviet offensives, emphasizing the wall’s role in the war’s final battles. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into this pivotal defensive structure.

Stalin and Molotov Lines

The Stalin and Molotov Lines examines Soviet fortifications built from 1928 to 1941. It highlights the Stalin Line’s strategic depth and the Molotov Line’s rushed construction after Poland’s annexation, emphasizing their roles during Germany’s 1941 invasion. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into these defensive structures’ historical significance.

Soviet Field Fortifications 1941–45

Soviet Field Fortifications 1941–45 by Gordon L. Rottman examines Soviet defensive strategies during World War II. It highlights trenches, bunkers, and camouflage techniques, showcasing adaptations to diverse terrains and climates. This book provides detailed insights into Soviet ingenuity and resilience against overwhelming German forces, emphasizing the critical role of field fortifications in their defence.

German Field Fortifications 1939–45

German Field Fortifications 1939–45 by Gordon L. Rottman examines defensive structures used by the German Army. It highlights trenches, bunkers, and anti-tank obstacles, showcasing adaptations to diverse terrains. This book vividly portrays the strategic importance of field fortifications, emphasizing their role in Germany’s World War II military operations.

Yugoslav Armies 1941–45

Yugoslav Armies 1941–45 examines Yugoslavia’s military forces during World War II, including Chetniks and Partisans. It highlights their organization, uniforms, and equipment, alongside guerrilla warfare against Axis powers. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into Yugoslavia’s complex political dynamics and military contributions during this pivotal conflict.

Croatian Legionaries

World War II Croatian Legionaries” examines Croatian troops serving under Axis command from 1941 to 1945. It highlights their roles in the Wehrmacht, Waffen-SS, and other units, emphasizing their equipment, uniforms, and campaigns. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into these soldiers’ contributions and challenges during World War II.

Hitler’s Russian & Cossack Allies 1941–45

Hitler’s Russian & Cossack Allies 1941–45 examines Soviet minorities recruited by Nazi Germany during World War II. It highlights their organization, uniforms, and roles in security and combat units, emphasizing their complex motivations and challenges. Featuring illustrations and analysis, it provides insights into these unique and controversial auxiliary forces.

The Royal Hungarian Army in World War II

The Royal Hungarian Army in World War II” examines Hungary’s military contributions as Germany’s largest Eastern Front ally. It highlights campaigns in Ukraine, Transylvania, and Budapest, emphasizing diverse units like mountain troops and cavalry. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into this unique army’s organization, uniforms, and wartime challenges.

World War II Soviet Armed Forces (1)

World War II Soviet Armed Forces (1) examines the Red Army’s evolution from 1939 to 1941. It highlights campaigns against Japan and Finland, early Operation Barbarossa battles, and the armed forces’ structure. Featuring illustrations and analysis, it provides insights into uniforms, equipment, and the Soviet military’s transformation.

World War II Soviet Armed Forces (2)

World War II Soviet Armed Forces (2) examines Soviet troops during the mid-war period, 1942–43. It highlights campaigns like Stalingrad and Kursk, focusing on uniforms, organization, and equipment changes under 1943 regulations. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into the Red Army’s evolution during pivotal Eastern Front battles.

World War II Soviet Armed Forces (3)

World War II Soviet Armed Forces (3) examines the Red Army’s final campaigns from 1944–45. It highlights operations in Germany and Japan, focusing on uniforms, equipment, and organizational changes. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into the Soviet military’s decisive role in ending World War II.

World War II German Police Units

World War II German Police Units by Gordon Williamson examines the Nazi regime’s centralized police system. It explores various branches, including Ordnungspolizei and Sicherheitspolizei, detailing their roles, uniforms, and insignia. This book provides insights into the police’s integration with the SS and their functions in Nazi-controlled territories.

The Waffen-SS

The Waffen-SS by Martin Windrow examines the infamous Nazi military organization, detailing its history, structure, and operations. It highlights the Waffen-SS’s role in key battles, its controversial reputation, and its uniforms and insignia. This book provides insights into the organization’s evolution and its impact during World War II.

The Waffen-SS (1)

The Waffen-SS (1) by Gordon Williamson examines the first five divisions of the Waffen-SS. It highlights their organization, uniforms, and insignia, alongside their roles in key battles. This book vividly portrays the divisions’ evolution, battlefield reputation, and their controversial place within the Nazi military structure during World War II.

The Waffen-SS (2)

The Waffen-SS (2) by Gordon Williamson examines the 6th to 10th Waffen-SS divisions during World War II. It highlights their organization, uniforms, and roles in key battles, including mountain and cavalry units. This book vividly portrays their evolution, battlefield reputation, and controversial place within the Nazi military structure.

The Waffen-SS (3)

The Waffen-SS (3) by Gordon Williamson examines the 11th to 23rd Waffen-SS divisions during World War II. It highlights their organization, uniforms, and roles in battles, including volunteer formations like Nordland and Nederland. This book vividly portrays their evolution, battlefield reputation, and controversial place within the Nazi military structure.

The Waffen-SS (4)

The Waffen-SS (4) by Gordon Williamson examines the 24th to 38th Waffen-SS divisions and volunteer legions. It highlights their organization, uniforms, and roles in battles, including diverse units like Karstjäger and Charlemagne. This book vividly portrays their evolution, battlefield reputation, and controversial place within the Nazi military structure.

Ukrainian Armies 1914–55

Ukrainian Armies 1914–55 by Peter Abbott examines Ukraine’s military history during tumultuous 20th-century conflicts. It highlights diverse armed forces, uniforms, and insignia from World War I to post-World War II guerrilla resistance. This book vividly portrays Ukraine’s struggle for independence amidst shifting alliances and relentless external pressures, offering detailed historical insights.

The Hermann Göring Division

The Hermann Göring Division by Gordon Williamson examines Germany’s elite Luftwaffe unit during World War II. It highlights their evolution from a regimental combat group to a two-division corps, showcasing their roles in battles across Tunisia, Sicily, Italy, and the Eastern Front. This book vividly portrays their unique combat reputation.

Axis Cavalry in World War II

Axis Cavalry in World War II by Jeffrey T. Fowler examines horse-mounted units in Axis armies. It highlights German, Romanian, Hungarian, and Italian cavalry roles, equipment, and operations, showcasing their adaptability in diverse terrains. This book vividly portrays the last generation of horse-soldiers during World War II’s evolving battlefield dynamics.

Germany’s Eastern Front Allies 1941–45

Germany’s Eastern Front Allies 1941–45 by Peter Abbott examines Germany’s partnerships with Eastern European nations. It highlights Finland, Romania, and Slovakia’s contributions, including their uniforms, insignia, and military roles. This book vividly portrays their collaboration with Germany, offering insights into their complex alliances during World War II’s Eastern Front campaigns.

Germany’s Eastern Front Allies (2)

Germany’s Eastern Front Allies (2) by Nigel Thomas examines Baltic forces during World War II. It highlights Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania’s roles, uniforms, and insignia, showcasing their collaboration with Germany against the Soviet Union. This book vividly portrays their struggles for independence amidst shifting alliances and relentless external pressures.

German Army Elite Units 1939–45

German Army Elite Units 1939–45 by Gordon Williamson examines distinguished divisions like Grossdeutschland and Panzer-Lehr. It highlights their lineage, special insignia, and battlefield roles, showcasing their elite status. This book vividly portrays their organization, combat reputation, and contributions to Germany’s military efforts during World War II, offering detailed historical insights.

The Romanian Army of World War II

The Romanian Army of World War II examines Romania’s military role, uniforms, and equipment during the conflict. It highlights their transition from Axis to Allied forces, detailing campaigns like Odessa and Stalingrad. The book also explores unit organization, leadership, and Romania’s significant contributions to World War II’s outcome.

The German Army 1939–45 (1)

The German Army 1939–45 (1) by Nigel Thomas examines the Wehrmacht during the Blitzkrieg period. It highlights their organization, uniforms, and insignia, alongside their rapid victories from 1939 to 1940. This book vividly portrays the German Army’s structure and strategies during its early World War II campaigns.

The German Army 1939–45 (2)

The German Army 1939–45 (2) by Nigel Thomas examines German forces in North Africa and the Balkans. It highlights their uniforms, insignia, and operations, showcasing adaptations to diverse terrains and campaigns. This book vividly portrays the Wehrmacht’s strategies and challenges during these pivotal World War II theaters.

The German Army 1939–45 (3)

The German Army 1939–45 (3) by Nigel Thomas examines the Wehrmacht on the Eastern Front from 1941–43. It highlights their organization, uniforms, and insignia, alongside their roles in Operation Barbarossa and subsequent campaigns. This book vividly portrays the challenges and strategies of German forces during this pivotal period.

The German Army 1939–45 (4)

The German Army 1939–45 (4) by Nigel Thomas examines the Wehrmacht’s Eastern Front campaigns from 1943–45. It highlights their organization, uniforms, and equipment, alongside their adaptation to defensive strategies after Stalingrad. This book vividly portrays the challenges faced by German forces during the final phase of World War II.

The German Army 1939–45 (5)

The German Army 1939–45 (5) by Nigel Thomas examines the Wehrmacht’s campaigns on the Western Front from 1943–45. It highlights their organization, uniforms, and equipment, alongside their adaptation to fighting under immense pressure. This book vividly portrays the challenges faced by German forces during the final phase of World War II.

German Combat Equipments 1939–45

German Combat Equipments 1939–45 examines the German Army’s field gear, highlighting its design, functionality, and evolution. It explores equipment variations across different theaters, including the Afrikakorps, emphasizing standardization and adaptability. The book also details specialized items, showcasing their role in enhancing soldier efficiency during World War II’s diverse campaigns.

Luftwaffe Field Divisions 1941–45

Luftwaffe Field Divisions 1941–45 examines the German Air Force’s ground units, their formation, and operational history. It highlights their challenges, including inadequate training and equipment, which impacted effectiveness. The book also explores their role in key battles, emphasizing their contribution to Germany’s war effort despite significant limitations and losses.

The Red Army of the Great Patriotic War 1941–45

The Red Army of the Great Patriotic War 1941–45 explores Soviet military organization, equipment, and uniforms. It highlights the Red Army’s resilience during World War II, overcoming initial defeats to achieve victory. The book also examines key branches, strategies, and the evolution of Soviet forces throughout the conflict.

German Military Police Units 1939–45

German Military Police Units 1939–45 examines the organization, uniforms, and roles of Germany’s wartime military police. It highlights their duties, including traffic control, maintaining discipline, and escorting prisoners, emphasizing their importance in mobile warfare. The book also explores specialized units, showcasing their contributions to Germany’s military operations during World War II.

German Airborne Troops 1939–45

German Airborne Troops 1939–45 explores the Fallschirmjäger’s formation, training, and operations during World War II. It highlights their daring airborne assaults, including Crete, and their transition to ground roles as the war progressed. The book also examines their equipment, tactics, and the challenges faced in diverse combat environments.

Resistance Warfare 1940–45

Resistance Warfare 1940–45 explores the resistance movements in occupied Europe, highlighting their organization, tactics, and challenges. It examines key operations, collaborationist opposition, and the role of Allied support, emphasizing their impact on undermining Axis control. The book also details regional variations, showcasing the resilience of resistance fighters during World War II.

Partisan Warfare 1941–45

Partisan Warfare 1941–45 explores resistance groups’ organization, tactics, and equipment during German occupation. It highlights Communist-led and non-Communist movements, emphasizing their guerrilla strategies and challenges. The book also examines regional variations, showcasing the resilience of partisans in undermining Axis control across occupied Europe during World War II.

The Panzer Divisions

he Panzer Divisions by Martin Windrow examines Germany’s armored units, highlighting their dominance during World War II’s early years. It explores their organization, equipment, and uniforms, emphasizing their tactical innovations and battlefield effectiveness. The book also provides a summary of each division’s war record, showcasing their significant impact.

Soviet Motor Torpedo Boats of World War II

Soviet Motor Torpedo Boats of World War II explores Tupolev’s innovative designs, inspired by British Coastal Motor Boats. These advanced yet flawed vessels were repurposed during World War II, serving as landing craft, minelayers, and fire support units with Katyusha rocket launchers. Packed with illustrations, it offers a fascinating naval history.

German Tanks in Barbarossa 1941

German Tanks in Barbarossa 1941 examines the Panzer forces’ Blitzkrieg tactics during Nazi Germany’s Soviet invasion. Highlighting technical challenges, organizational strategies, and Axis allies’ contributions, it explains their initial success and eventual failure. Packed with archival photos and illustrations, it offers a concise yet detailed analysis of this pivotal campaign.

Soviet Tanks at Kursk 1943

Soviet Tanks at Kursk 1943 explores Soviet armour’s role in history’s largest tank battle. It examines diverse Soviet tank types, including Lend-Lease models and self-propelled guns, against Germany’s advanced Panzers. Featuring detailed illustrations and analysis, it provides insights into the pivotal clash’s technical, tactical, and strategic dimensions.

German Field Artillery

German Field Artillery of World War II examines the Wehrmacht’s artillery, overshadowed by Blitzkrieg’s tanks and aircraft. It highlights divisional field guns like the 10.5cm lFH 18 and 15cm sFH 18, alongside captured weapons and rocket artillery. Featuring illustrations, it provides insights into their organization, usage, and battlefield impact.

BT Fast Tank

BT Fast Tank” examines the Red Army’s cavalry tanks from 1931 to 1945. It highlights the BT series’ evolution, including the BT-5 and BT-7, emphasizing their roles in conflicts like the Spanish Civil War and Operation Barbarossa. Featuring illustrations and analysis, it provides insights into these pivotal Soviet vehicles.

Katyusha

Katyusha: Russian Multiple Rocket Launchers 1941–Present examines the development and deployment of Soviet multiple rocket launchers. It highlights their psychological impact, operational effectiveness, and evolution from World War II to modern conflicts. Featuring illustrations and analysis, it provides insights into these iconic weapons’ roles in shaping artillery warfare history.

Tanks in Operation Bagration 1944

Tanks in Operation Bagration 1944 examines Soviet tank modernization during the 1944 offensive against Army Group Center. It highlights T-34-85 and IS-2 tanks’ roles, alongside German Panther and Tiger II challenges. Featuring illustrations and analysis, it provides insights into this pivotal campaign’s armoured warfare and strategic significance.

Soviet Lend-Lease Tanks of World War II

Soviet Lend-Lease Tanks of World War II” examines Western tanks supplied to the Soviet Union during the war. It highlights British Matilda, Churchill, and Valentine tanks, alongside American M3 Stuart, M3 Lee, and M4 Sherman models. Featuring illustrations and analysis, it provides insights into their combat roles and effectiveness.

T-26 Light Tank

T-26 Light Tank examines the Soviet Union’s first major armour program during the 1930s. It highlights the T-26’s evolution from the British Vickers 6-ton tank, its combat roles in conflicts like the Spanish Civil War, and Operation Barbarossa. Featuring illustrations and analysis, it provides insights into this pivotal Soviet vehicle.

Panzer 38(t)

Panzer 38(t) examines this Czech-designed tank’s integration into the Wehrmacht during World War II. It highlights its reliability, combat roles in early campaigns like France and Barbarossa, and eventual adaptation into self-propelled guns. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into this pivotal yet often overlooked armoured vehicle.

Tanks of Hitler’s Eastern Allies 1941–45

Tanks of Hitler’s Eastern Allies 1941–45 examines Axis-aligned nations’ armored contributions during World War II. It highlights Romanian and Hungarian tank designs, alongside German-supplied vehicles, emphasizing their roles in battles like Stalingrad. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into these lesser-known forces’ impact on the Eastern Front.

Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.G, H and J 1942–45

Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.G, H and J 1942–45 by Tom Jentz examines Germany’s versatile tank during World War II. It highlights design upgrades, operational history, and tactical employment, showcasing its role as the backbone of Panzer divisions. This book vividly portrays the tank’s evolution and battlefield significance.

Armored Trains

Armored Trains examines their evolution and use in warfare from the 19th century to World War II. It highlights their roles in conflicts like the Russian Civil War and Eastern Front, emphasizing technical details and combat effectiveness. Featuring illustrations and analysis, it provides insights into these fascinating military vehicles’ history.

IS-2 Heavy Tank 1944–73

IS-2 Heavy Tank 1944–73 explores the Soviet tank’s design, operational history, and post-war influence. It highlights its role in defeating Germany during World War II, emphasizing its powerful armament and armor. The book also examines variants, challenges, and the tank’s legacy in shaping modern armoured warfare strategies.

Sturmgeschütz III and IV 1942–45

Sturmgeschütz III and IV 1942–45 by Tom Jentz examines Germany’s assault guns during World War II. It highlights their design, operational history, and tactical employment, showcasing their pivotal role in supporting infantry and countering Allied armor. This book vividly portrays their evolution and significance across diverse theaters of war.

Jagdpanzer 38 ‘Hetzer’ 1944–45

Jagdpanzer 38 ‘Hetzer’ 1944–45 by Hilary Doyle examines Germany’s compact tank destroyer during World War II. It highlights its design, operational history, and tactical employment, showcasing its effectiveness against Allied armor. This book vividly portrays the Hetzer’s evolution, battlefield significance, and role in Germany’s armored warfare strategy during the conflict.

Sturmartillerie & Panzerjäger 1939–45

Sturmartillerie & Panzerjäger 1939–45 by Bryan Perrett examines Germany’s assault guns and tank destroyers during World War II. It highlights their design, operational history, and tactical roles, showcasing their adaptability in infantry support and anti-tank operations. This book vividly portrays their evolution and significance across diverse battlefields.

Kingtiger Heavy Tank 1942–45

Kingtiger Heavy Tank 1942–45 examines the formidable German tank’s design, production, and operational history during World War II. It highlights its superior firepower, armor, and battlefield survivability, emphasizing its impact on defensive operations. The book also explores controversies surrounding its development and lists units equipped with the Tiger II, showcasing its tactical significance.

Panzerkampfwagen IV Medium Tank 1936–45

Panzerkampfwagen IV Medium Tank 1936–45 by Bryan Perrett examines Germany’s versatile tank during World War II. It highlights its development, operational history, and tactical roles, showcasing its adaptability across diverse theaters. This book vividly portrays the Panzer IV’s evolution, battlefield significance, and contributions to Germany’s armoured warfare strategy.

Panzerkampfwagen III Medium Tank 1936–44

Panzerkampfwagen III Medium Tank 1936–44 by Bryan Perrett examines Germany’s pivotal tank during World War II. It highlights its development, operational history, and tactical roles, showcasing its significance in early Blitzkrieg campaigns. This book vividly portrays the Panzer III’s evolution and contributions to Germany’s armored warfare strategy across diverse theaters.

SdKfz 251 Half-Track 1939–45

SdKfz 251 Half-Track 1939–45 by Bruce Culver examines Germany’s versatile armored infantry vehicle during World War II. It highlights its design, operational history, and tactical roles, showcasing its adaptability across diverse terrains. This book vividly portrays the SdKfz 251’s evolution and significance in enhancing mobility and combat effectiveness.

Flammpanzer German Flamethrowers 1941–45

Flammpanzer: German Flamethrowers 1941–45 explores the development and operational use of German flamethrower tanks. It covers various models, including the Panzer II and Panzer III, detailing their design, limitations, and combat roles. The book also includes original German combat reports, offering insights into their effectiveness during World War II.

T-34-85 Medium Tank 1944–1994

T-34-85 Medium Tank 1944–94 examines the iconic Soviet tank’s design, operational history, and global impact. It highlights its role in World War II and post-war conflicts, showcasing its reliability and adaptability. The book also explores technical modifications and variants, emphasizing its enduring legacy in military history and Third World armies.

Sturmgeschütz III Assault Gun 1940–42

Sturmgeschütz III Assault Gun 1940–42 examines the versatile German assault gun’s design, production, and operational history. It highlights its dual roles as infantry support and tank destroyer, emphasizing cost-effectiveness and tactical success. The book also explores modifications, unit organization, and combat reports, showcasing its impact across multiple World War II theaters.

KV-1 & 2 Heavy Tanks 1939–45

KV-1 & 2 Heavy Tanks 1939–45 explores the Soviet heavy tanks’ design, development, and operational history. It highlights their formidable armor, surprising German forces during Operation Barbarossa, and their transition from multi-turreted to single-turret designs. The book also examines their tactical roles and challenges faced in World War II.

T-34/76 Medium Tank 1941–45

T-34/76 Medium Tank 1941–45 explores the revolutionary Soviet tank’s design, combat history, and global influence. It highlights its superior firepower, armor, and mobility during World War II, while addressing challenges from evolving German designs. The book also examines its incremental improvements and enduring legacy in military history.

Tiger 1 Heavy Tank 1942

Tiger 1 Heavy Tank 1942–45 explores the iconic German tank’s design, development, and battlefield performance. It highlights its superior firepower, armor, and tactical impact during World War II, emphasizing its dominance against Allied forces. The book also examines production challenges, operational history, and the Tiger’s enduring legacy in armored warfare.

Panther Variants 1942

Panther Variants 1942–45 explores the German Panther tank’s design, operational history, and diverse adaptations during World War II. It highlights its roles, including command vehicles, flakpanzers, and recovery tanks, emphasizing versatility and tactical significance. The book also examines production challenges, technical modifications, and the Panther’s enduring legacy in armoured warfare.

German Armoured Cars and Reconnaissance Half-Tracks 1939–45

German Armoured Cars and Reconnaissance Half-Tracks 1939–45 by Bryan Perrett examines Germany’s reconnaissance vehicles during World War II. It highlights their development, operational roles, and technical specifications, showcasing their adaptability in diverse terrains. This book vividly portrays their significance in enhancing mobility, communication, and tactical flexibility within the German Army’s campaigns.

Behind Soviet Lines

Behind Soviet Lines examines the Brandenburgers’ daring 1942 raid to capture Maikop’s vital Soviet oilfields. It highlights their NKVD disguises, infiltration tactics, and strategic success in delivering intact facilities to Nazi forces. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into this remarkable World War II special-forces operation.

Red Christmas

Red Christmas examines the 1942 Tatsinskaya Airfield raid during the Stalingrad campaign. It highlights the Soviet 24th Tank Corps’ daring assault, destruction of Luftwaffe aircraft, and subsequent isolation behind German lines, emphasizing strategic impacts. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into this pivotal yet costly operation.

Soviet Partisan 1941–44

Soviet Partisan 1941–44 examines guerrilla warfare behind Nazi lines during World War II. It highlights Soviet partisans’ sabotage tactics, challenges in occupied territories, and their role in maintaining Soviet authority. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into this complex and politically significant aspect of the Eastern Front conflict.

German Pionier 1939–45

German Pionier 1939–45 examines Wehrmacht combat engineers’ roles during World War II. It highlights their expertise in demolitions, fortifications, and assault support, emphasizing their adaptability in offensive and defensive operations. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into these versatile troops’ contributions to overcoming battlefield obstacles and supporting infantry advances.

Panzer Crewman 1939–45

Panzer Crewman 1939–45 by Gordon Williamson examines the lives of German tank crewmen during World War II. It highlights recruitment, training, and combat experiences across diverse fronts, from the Western Desert to the Eastern Front. This book vividly portrays their resilience, tactics, and contributions to Germany’s armoured warfare.

Soviet Rifleman 1941-45

Soviet Rifleman 1941–45 examines the experiences of Soviet infantry during World War II. It highlights their training, equipment, and resilience in battles like Stalingrad and Kursk, emphasizing their adaptability under harsh conditions. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into these soldiers’ pivotal roles in the Eastern Front’s outcome.

German Infantryman (1) 1933–40

German Infantryman (1) 1933–40 by David Westwood examines the Wehrmacht’s early years, focusing on recruitment, training, and equipment. It highlights the infantryman’s role in campaigns like Poland and France, showcasing Blitzkrieg tactics. This book vividly portrays the soldier’s experience during the pivotal pre-war and early World War II years.

German Infantryman (2) Eastern Front 1941–43

German Infantryman (2) Eastern Front 1941–43 by David Westwood examines the soldier’s experience during Germany’s invasion of Russia. It highlights training, equipment, and combat, focusing on battles like Stalingrad. This book vividly portrays the infantryman’s resilience and challenges, offering detailed insights into daily life and the brutal realities of the Eastern Front.

German Infantryman (3) Eastern Front 1943–45

German Infantryman (3) Eastern Front 1943–45 by David Westwood examines the soldier’s experience during Germany’s retreat. It highlights defensive tactics, artillery cooperation, and resilience against overwhelming Soviet forces. This book vividly portrays the infantryman’s daily life, challenges, and fierce resistance during the final phase of the Eastern Front campaign.

German Security and Police Soldier 1939–45

German Security and Police Soldier 1939–45 by Gordon Williamson examines the diverse roles of Nazi security forces. It highlights military police, anti-partisan units, and their operations, including combating resistance fighters. This book vividly portrays their organization, equipment, and controversial actions during World War II, offering detailed historical insights.

Gebirgsjäger

Gebirgsjäger: German Mountain Trooper 1939–45 by Gordon Williamson examines Germany’s elite mountain infantry during World War II. It highlights their recruitment, training, and combat experiences across diverse terrains, from the Balkans to the Eastern Front. This book vividly portrays the Gebirgsjäger’s resilience, adaptability, and significant role in challenging campaigns.

Fallschirmjäger

Fallschirmjäger: German Paratrooper 1935–45 by Bruce Quarrie examines Germany’s elite airborne troops during World War II. It highlights their rigorous training, daring operations like Crete’s invasion, and roles in key theaters. This book vividly portrays the Fallschirmjäger’s resilience, tactics, and significant contributions to Germany’s military campaigns, offering detailed historical insights.

Waffen-SS Soldier 1940–1945

Waffen-SS Soldier 1940–45 examines the elite German soldiers’ training, equipment, and combat roles during World War II. It highlights their aggressive tactics, morale, and higher casualty rates compared to regular army units. The book also explores their controversial legacy, emphasizing their impact on Germany’s military operations across diverse theaters.

Blue Division Soldier 1941–1945

Blue Division Soldier 1941–45 examines Spanish volunteers’ experiences on the Eastern Front during World War II. It highlights their motivations, training, and combat roles in battles like Leningrad, emphasizing their resilience and challenges. Featuring maps, illustrations, and analysis, it provides insights into this unique unit’s contributions and historical significance.

The Panzers of Prokhorovka

The Panzers of Prokhorovka by Ben Wheatley challenges myths surrounding the famous 1943 tank battle. It highlights archival research revealing minimal German losses, contrasting traditional narratives. The book examines Soviet strategies, battlefield dynamics, and the operation’s significance, offering a fresh perspective on one of World War II’s pivotal clashes.

Opening the Gates of Hell

Opening the Gates of Hell examines Operation Barbarossa’s opening weeks, highlighting combat, atrocities, and civilian impact. It explores firsthand accounts, revealing bravery, horror, and leadership dynamics during history’s largest conflict. The book synthesizes extensive research, offering a vivid narrative of the Eastern Front’s brutal beginnings.

Hero City

Hero City: Leningrad 1943–44 by Prit Buttar examines the siege’s final stages, highlighting Soviet resilience and German struggles. It explores military strategies, leadership dynamics, and the human cost of the conflict. The book also uses original sources to vividly depict the siege’s brutality and its historical significance.

Barbarossa 1941

Barbarossa 1941 by Kevin Boylan examines Germany’s invasion of the Soviet Union, featuring detailed situation maps. It highlights strategic movements, operational challenges, and the campaign’s pivotal moments, emphasizing its impact on World War II. The book also explores troop deployments, battlefield dynamics, and the operation’s historical significance through comprehensive analysis.

Meat Grinder

Meat Grinder by Prit Buttar examines the brutal Rzhev Salient battles, highlighting immense losses and strategic challenges. It explores German and Soviet tactics, leadership dynamics, and the campaign’s impact on the Eastern Front. The book also uses first-hand accounts, vividly portraying the harrowing experiences of soldiers during this overlooked conflict.

To Besiege a City

To Besiege a City by Prit Buttar examines Leningrad’s 900-day siege, highlighting its immense human cost. It explores Soviet resilience, German strategies, and the “Road to Life” over Lake Ladoga, emphasizing survival against starvation and bombardment. The book uses first-hand accounts to vividly portray this harrowing World War II chapter.

To Save An Army

To Save An Army by Robert Forsyth examines the Luftwaffe’s airlift operation to supply the encircled Sixth Army at Stalingrad. It highlights logistical challenges, harsh conditions, and the operation’s ultimate failure. The book also explores leadership decisions, aircraft roles, and the airlift’s impact on Germany’s Eastern Front campaign.

The Reckoning

The Reckoning by Prit Buttar examines Army Group South’s defeat in Ukraine and Romania during 1944. It highlights Soviet strategies, German challenges, and the Red Army’s evolution into a war-winning force. The book also explores key battles, leadership dynamics, and the operation’s significance in shaping World War II’s Eastern Front.

Retribution

Retribution by Prit Buttar examines the Soviet reconquest of Central Ukraine in 1943, following Kursk’s aftermath. It highlights Soviet strategies, German challenges, and the Red Army’s tactical evolution. The book also explores key battles, leadership dynamics, and the operation’s significance in shaping the Eastern Front during World War II.

On a Knife’s Edge

On a Knife’s Edge by Prit Buttar examines the German counteroffensive after Stalingrad’s defeat in 1942–43. It highlights Erich von Manstein’s tactical brilliance, Soviet overreach, and the harsh winter conditions shaping the campaign. The book also explores leadership dynamics, battlefield strategies, and the operation’s significance in stabilizing Germany’s Eastern Front.

Where the Iron Crosses Grow 1941–1944

Where the Iron Crosses Grow by Robert Forczyk examines the intense World War II battles in Crimea. It highlights Soviet and German strategies, the siege of Sevastopol, and the region’s brutal fighting. The book also explores leadership dynamics, ethnic cleansing, and the campaign’s significance on the Eastern Front.

Atlas of the Eastern Front 1941–1945

Atlas of the Eastern Front by Robert Kirchubel examines World War II’s largest theater through detailed maps. It highlights key campaigns, troop movements, and logistical challenges, emphasizing the conflict’s immense scale. The book also explores strategic decisions, battlefield dynamics, and the Eastern Front’s pivotal role in shaping the war.

Between Giants

Between Giants by Prit Buttar examines the Baltic States’ struggles during World War II. It highlights their occupation by both Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, emphasizing the region’s immense suffering. The book also explores partisan resistance, military campaigns, and the devastating impact on Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia’s populations.

Operation Barbarossa

Operation Barbarossa by Robert Kirchubel examines Germany’s 1941 invasion of the Soviet Union, highlighting strategic ambitions and failures. It explores logistical challenges, Soviet resilience, and the campaign’s pivotal moments, emphasizing its impact on World War II. The book also provides detailed maps, troop movements, and insights into this monumental conflict.

Battleground Prussia

Battleground Prussia by Prit Buttar examines the Soviet conquest of East and West Prussia during 1944–45. It highlights brutal battles, immense civilian suffering, and the Red Army’s determination to avenge Nazi atrocities. The book also explores leadership dynamics, evacuation efforts, and the campaign’s significance in shaping World War II’s final stages.

Hitler’s War on Russia

Hitler’s War on Russia by Charles D. Winchester examines Germany’s Eastern Front campaigns during World War II. It highlights strategic ambitions, operational challenges, and pivotal battles, emphasizing the immense scale of conflict. The book also explores leadership dynamics, troop movements, and the Eastern Front’s decisive role in shaping the war’s outcome.

The Stalingrad Trilogy

• To the Gates of Stalingrad explores Soviet-German combat operations from April to August 1942. This first volume of the trilogy provides unparalleled detail, using previously unseen sources to reveal the strategic misconceptions and intense resistance shaping the campaign. It redefines understanding of this pivotal Eastern Front battle.
• Armageddon in Stalingrad examines the brutal urban warfare from September to November 1942. This second volume of the trilogy reconstructs the battle hour by hour, revealing Soviet defenders’ ambush tactics and German logistical struggles. It offers unprecedented detail, redefining perspectives on Hitler’s first major strategic defeat on the Eastern Front.
• Endgame at Stalingrad: Book One details the grim final phase of Germany’s offensive in November 1942. This third volume of the trilogy examines Operation Uranus, where Soviet forces encircled the German Sixth Army. Using rare sources, it provides a vivid account of the campaign’s planning and execution, redefining historical perspectives.
• Endgame at Stalingrad: Book Two chronicles the final ten weeks of Germany’s Stalingrad campaign from December 1942. This volume examines the Soviet encirclement’s aftermath, German rescue attempts, and Axis collapse. Using rare sources, it vividly portrays the decisive defeat that marked a turning point on the Eastern Front.
• Companion to Endgame at Stalingrad complements the trilogy’s final volume with extensive documentary evidence. It includes German Sixth Army combat journals and newly released Soviet archival materials. This companion provides verbatim translations of key documents, offering unparalleled insights into Operation Uranus and the campaign’s decisive moments, reshaping historical interpretations of Stalingrad’s final phase.

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