A volume for the true collector which
chronicles the complete story of the men and machines of Luftwaffe
units III/JG 54 and JG 26. Equipped with the brand new Fw 190 D-9,
they united in defence of the Third Reich in the Autumn and Winter
of 1944-1945. The book is packed with day to day combat stories,
many told by the veterans themselves, extracts from the combat
diary of III/JG 54, the views of Allied pilots and over 250 photos
- including new Dora 9 images published here for the first time.
There are ten fold out pages featuring twenty full color aircraft
profiles plus color photos of actual Dora 9 recoveries.
Comprehensive loss lists, maps, camouflage and unit color and
markings data complete this masterpiece of aviation history.
As new in d/w - Large format, 352pp, 250 b/w & 8 colour photos +20
gatefold full colour profiles
A comprehensive modern atlas of the Peninsular War, the series
of campaigns in Spain and Portugal between Napoleonic France and
British forces commanded by the Duke of Wellington. The author
examines and explains the sequence of battles and the course of
the war through expertly drawn colour cartography. A general
introduction, together with a historical summary setting the
campaigns in context, is followed by 53 detailed maps and plans,
each with a complementary text providing a succinct description of
the great battles of Vimeiro, Talavera, Busaco, Albuera,
Salamanca, Vitoria, and the Pyrenees.
New in d/w - 160pp. 77 maps, plans & details on 53 spreads, plus 35 illus. in
colour & b/w
Why did the Blitz against Russia fail? How did winter and desert
conditions affect operational readiness? Why weren’t captured
Russian vehicles pressed into service like French and other
vehicles were? What was the purpose of the ‘Panzerstützpunkt’ of
1944? What kept heavy Panzers from mixing in with lighter Panzers?
What really caused the loss of brand new Panzers? The answers to
these and other questions can be found in this book which is based
solely on original reports, diaries and manuals. You will learn
how reliable the infamous Panthers and Tigers really were.
New in hard cover - Landscape format, 256pp, 279 b/w photos, drawings,
diagrams and tables
This collector's "bible" is a must have for all medal
collectors and is a firm favourite with collectors and dealers
alike. Featuring descriptions and pictures as well as current
values of all British and Dominion medals.
New in card cover - 600pp, c1500 colour illustrations
The military has historically availed itself of technical
advances for warfighting purposes and the use of railway vehicles is
no exception. The German Army developed many such units, their
employment reaching a high point in the Second World War. This
impressive volume features more than 700 photographs of armoured
trains and their weaponry plus many general arrangement drawings,
maps and sketches making this an invaluable aid to modellers and
rail enthusiasts alike. German text.
A pre-owned copy. Also available new @ £39.00 - please enquire.
As new in pictorial
boards - Large format, 440pp, 700 + photos, numerous drawings, maps etc, index
