HANDBOOK OF THE HITLER-JUGEND:
BANN NUMBERS AND GEBIETS TRIANGLES
by Wilhelm P.B.R. Saris
An-depth study of HJ Gebiet triangles, shoulder straps and
their colours, and ranking systems. This comprehensive handbook is
based on official sources and contains the most complete listing
of Bann numbers and their locations. At a glance, one can check a
number's development and its relationship to a specific triangle.
Additionally, the triangles and shoulder straps for all known
formations are covered, as well as their organizational
development. The book, which is co-authored by Philippe Gillain
and Jeff Hammond, is an indispensible aid to HJ collectors and
researchers.
New in illustrated boards - 784pp,
over 1034 color photos & illustrations
RIVER PATROL INSIGNIA OF THE
UNITED STATES NAVY
(VIETNAM) 1966/1972
by Scott Kraska & Stephen Kirby
Over three million US personnel served in Vietnam, but only those
of the US Navy Task Force 116 wore the distinctive black beret of
the River Patrol Forces in the Mekong Delta. The PBRs, SEALs,
Seawolves, and Black Ponies who served in Task Force 116 were the
elite teams deployed by the Navy in Vietnam. Their mission was to
pursue the enemy deep into the secluded waterways of the Delta. This
new book illustrates the colourful insignia and unit patches used by
these units.
New in illustrated
boards - large format, 168pp, 375 colour photos
A Russian language
(Cyrillic text) volume describing the Battle of Chesme took place
on 5-7 July, 1770 in Chesme Bay, in the area between Asia Minor
and the island of Chios, the site of a number of past naval
battles between Turkey and Venice. It was part of the Orlov Revolt
of 1769, a precursor to the later Greek War of Independence
(1821-29), and the first of a number of disastrous fleet battles
for Turkey against Russia. A loose insert provides English
translations by Craig Martelle, of the picture captions.
Fine in illustrated boards - A4 format, 49pp, 36 b/w illustrations, 10 colour
plates
This exciting book breaks new ground on Third Reich subjects,
being a history of the German broadcasting system and the various
departments related to the subject, along with a breakdown of
Third Reich recordings of speeches and music. Contains much
hitherto unknown information plus numerous photographs of record
labels, sheet music covers and military bands.
New in laminated card cover - A4 format, 124pp, 306 photographs
REINHARD HEYDRICH: THE BIOGRAPHY, VOLUME 1 'THE
ROAD TO WAR'
by Max Williams
A unique collection of photographs bring to life this biography
of Hitler's heir apparent, Reinhard Heydrich. This extraordinary
man, who rose to become second only to Himmler within the SS, had
a life of controversy, which continues to this day. Labelled as
the author of the 'Final Solution' to the Jewish question,
Heydrich is branded by some as a 20th century Machiavelli. Others
in admiration of his intelligence, sporting & musical talents,
have bestowed upon him the iconic status of a Renaissance man.
Volume 1 details Heydrichs life to the outbreak of WWII
New in decorative boards - A4 format, 168pp, 275 photos & illustrations
