A new assessment by Brigadier Shelford Bidwell and a team of distinguished historians of the rise and fall of German military power with an analysis of the leadership. Examines the successes and failures of the Wehrmacht and related units, in all theatres in both attack and defence. Illustrated with numerous maps it looks at the organisation and commanding generals - their expertise and tactical skills. Includes von Kleist, Guderian, von Runstedt, Rommel and Sepp Dietrich amongst others.

1977, Salamander Books, , 0861010221,< F-02>,Large format, 248pp, 50 col & 200 b/w photos, maps. , good in worn d/w, corners a little bumped, ,
Subject...The Third Reich - Military Structure
Web No. 12477-02..............................£8.00 

The story of the Waffen SS from its origins as a small bodyguard unit to a national elite fighting force. The author looks at its combat experiences on the battlefront, and acceptance of foreign volunteers into the Verfuegungstruppe from as early as 1938. The question of SS atrocities is examined, as is alleged Allied misbehaviour.

1994, Airlife Publishing, , 1853104795,< F-02>,216pp, 43 photos, maps & badges, index, fine in d/w, ,
Subject...The Third Reich - Military Structure
Web No. 19862-01..............................£6.00 

An illustrated history of the Western European Legions of the SS 1941-1943. These legions were formed from "Germanic" volunteers including Norwegians, Danes, Dutch and Flemings. The book examines the motivations, origins and military careers of those who served Hitler on the Eastern Front, their uniforms, insignia and flags.

1978, Macdonald & Janes, , 0354011103,< F-02>,144pp, 25 col & 150 b/w photos, bibliography, index, Very good in d/w, ,
Subject...The Third Reich - Military Structure
Web No. 7499-01..............................£8.00 

Noted author and journalist, Butler explains in depth the complex nature of the Nazi Security Service and its secret police wing, The Gestapo was founded by Goring when Prime Minister of Prussia in 1933 and, after the supression of Rohm's SA, was taken over by Heydrich when German Police functions were incorporated into the RHSA in 1939. After Heydrich's assasination, Heinrich Muller, head of the Gestapo, answered directly to Himmler.The Gestapo worked closely with the SD, the Reich's Intelligence organisation at home and in the occupied territories.

1992, Book Club Associates, , ,< F-02>,240pp, 226 ills, Very good in d/w, ,
Subject...The Third Reich - Military Structure
Web No. 10798-02..............................£8.00 

Noted author and journalist, Butler explains in depth the complex nature of the Nazi Security Service and its secret police wing. The Gestapo was founded by Goring when Prime Minister of Prussia in 1933 and, after the supression of Rohm's SA, it was taken over by Heydrich when German Police functions were incorporated into the RHSA in 1939. After Heydrich's assasination, Heinrich Muller, head of the Gestapo, answered directly to Himmler. The Gestapo worked closely with the SD, the Reich's Intelligence organisation at home and in the occupied territories.

1992, Ian Allan, , 0711020396,< F-02>,240pp, 226 illustrations, Fine in d/w, ,
Subject...The Third Reich - Military Structure
Web No. 10798-03..............................£10.00 

Mass market paperback. Pages browning. Good.A detailed history looking at both faces of the SS formations with a vivid picture of the architects of the world's most terrible private army, Adolf Hitler and Heinrich Himmler.

1978, Hamlyn, , 0600394298,< F-02>,275pp, photos, , , CARD
Subject...The Third Reich - Military Structure
Web No. 5912-02..............................£3.00 

A detailed history looking at both faces of the SS formations with a vivid picture of the architects of the world's most terrible private army, Adolf Hitler and Heinrich Himmler.

1982, Arrow Books, , 0600394298,< F-02>,276pp, 13 ills., Showing signs of use. creases on covers and wear on edges., , CARD
Subject...The Third Reich - Military Structure
Web No. 5912-01..............................£3.00 

Part of 12.SS-Panzer-Division Hitlerjugend, SS-Panzer-Regiment 12 consisted of veterans transferred from the 1.SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Division LAH after Operation Zitadelle. They trained and led 17 and 18 year old volunteers and draftees. The regiment trained in France and Belgium until 6 June, when the Normandy Campaign began with the Allied landings. The Hitlerjugend Division and its Panzer-Regiment were among the first German armoured units to be thrown into battle. They crossed the Odon and fought east of Caen, acquitting themselves very well in defensive battles against the British and Canadians during Monty’s operations GOODWOOD in July, and TOTALIZE and TRACTABLE in August. Faced by the Allies’ air power, limitless artillery, and masses of armour, the Germans were steadily pushed back and eventually, exhausted and decimated, SS-Pz-Regiment 12 fell back from the Falaise pocket and retreated toward the Seine with its few remaining panzers. It crossed the river at the end of August, bringing to an end its first military campaign.

2020, J J Fedorowicz, , 9781927332146,< F-02>,large format, 448pp, c300 b/w photos, new in illustrated boards, ,
Subject...The Third Reich - Military Structure
Web No. 38120-01..............................£79.00 

The men of the German 1st Parachute Division are renowned as some of the best soldiers of World War II. At Eben Emael they executed the most successful commando raid of the war, on Crete the most audacious attack, and in Monte Cassino the most dogged defence. The books contains thirty detailed Orders of Battle, 500 short biographies of the key personnel in the division, and a list of all the Knights Cross and the German Cross in Gold winners. This first volume follows the recruitment and training of the Fallschirmjägers and their revolutionary vertical deployment in Scandinavia, Holland, Eben Emael, Corinth and Crete, and as elite infantry on the Eastern Front.

2007, Schiffer Publications, , 9780764327926,< F-02>,Large format, 301pp, c500 colour & b/w photos, 30 colour maps, New in d/w, ,
Subject...The Third Reich - Military Structure
Web No. 35231-01..............................£49.00 

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!

1978, Macdonald & Janes, , 0354010573,< F-02>,x + 598pp, photos, maps, Very good in good d/w. Light foxing on top edge., ,
Subject...The Third Reich - Military Structure
Web No. 10712-01..............................£12.00