The Finnish Volunteer Battalion of the Waffen-SS had a very
unique history. Its members volunteered, and were spirited out
of Finland to Germany under the watchful Russian eyes. The
Battalion joined the SS-Wiking Division in January 1942 and
fought in southern Russia and the Caucasus until April 1943.
Badly needed on the home front, it was recalled and its soldiers
were immediately drafted into the Finnish army and fought
against the Soviets. The battalion served with great sacrifice
and proved itself worthy of being a part of one of Germany’s
elite divisions.
New in illustrated boards - 256pp,
40 b/w photos, 9 maps
This new book explores the creation and development of the jet
bomber, tracing the emergence of the first jet designs, the
Valiant and Vulcan, through to the first-generation jets which
entered service with the R.A.F. and Fleet Air Arm. Each aircraft
type is examined, looking at how the design was created,
development and service history. The narrative links the
appearance of each new design, leading to the the latest
generation of Typhoon aircraft. Other types covered include the
Canberra, Sperrin, Victor, Scimitar, Buccaneer, Nimrod, Phantom,
Sea Harrier, Jaguar and Tornado.
New in
d/w - 336pp, numerous
b/w illustrations & 66 colour photos
The author, an Air Force veteran, was the younger brother of a
gunner in the 755th Squadron, and became the 458th Bomb Group’s
historian. This volume includes a synopsis of the groups World
War II missions following their activation at Wendover, Utah in
July, 1943. Equipped with B-24 Liberators, they deployed to
England in January, 1944, subsequently completing 244 combat
missions. Based at Horsham St. Faith, Norfolk, they were
involved in trials of the 'Azon' bomb, the father of today's
'Smart' weapons. The book includes several colour photos of
squadron patches plus contemporary colour shots of B-24s in
action (including one colourful 'Formation Ship') plus twelve
pages of nose art.
Very good in white, decorative boards with red titling and insignia -Large
format, 72pp, numerous colour & b/w photos, illustrations & maps
TThrough over 300 color photos you can
learn the differences of carbon and alloyed steels, steel
designations, and impressive damascene decoration. Knife blade
types and steel polishes are featured with options for knife
handles including wood, horn, antler, bone, ivory, and
mother-of-pearl. Explore handle decorating techniques that
include engraving, etching, inlay, scrimshaw, and colouring.
Sheath manufacturing techniques using leather are also
discussed.
One copy only available at this price. New
copies also available at £24.95 - please enquire.
Fine in illustrated boards - 190pp. 300+ illustrations.
The history of the British 3rd Infantry Division in the North West
European Campaign, 1944-45. The story follows the Division from the
Normandy beaches to Bremen. They fought in the tough battle to take
Caen, in Operations 'Goodwood' and 'Bluecoat' and then Operation
'Aintree' to free the Dutch towns of Overloon and Venraij. Driving
through the Siegfried Line, they then participated in the hard
fighting in Northern Germany which led up to VE Day.
New in d/w - 214pp,
40+ illustrations, 12 maps, bibliography, appendices, index
