German Combat Equipments 1939–45

German Combat Equipments 1939–45
Author: Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2013-08-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 1472805488

The field equipment of the German Army in World War II was closely related to that used throughout World War I and earlier, yet it was of relatively light weight, ruggedly constructed, well designed, functional, and generally of a high quality, though this deteriorated in the later war years. A high degree of design standardisation was maintained in most categories of equipment, though materials and their colours often varied widely. There were also many different specialisations for the various arms of service as well as theatres of combat, such as the Afrikakorps in the Western Desert. This title investigates all manner of German combat equipments throughout World War II, from belt buckles to magazine pouches.

German Combat Equipments 1939–45

German Combat Equipments 1939–45
Author: Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2013-08-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 1472805283

The field equipment of the German Army in World War II was closely related to that used throughout World War I and earlier, yet it was of relatively light weight, ruggedly constructed, well designed, functional, and generally of a high quality, though this deteriorated in the later war years. A high degree of design standardisation was maintained in most categories of equipment, though materials and their colours often varied widely. There were also many different specialisations for the various arms of service as well as theatres of combat, such as the Afrikakorps in the Western Desert. This title investigates all manner of German combat equipments throughout World War II, from belt buckles to magazine pouches.

German Combat Equipment

German Combat Equipment
Author: Jean-Philippe Borg
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014
Genre:
ISBN: 9782352503040

The personal belongings of the German soldier at the beginning of World War II, is still heavily inspired by that of the Great War combatant, despite the introduction of new materials between the two wars, such as the fabric for the camouflaged tent, particularly original for the time.

Illustrated Record of German Army Equipment 1939-45 ARMOURED FIGHTING VEHICLES

Illustrated Record of German Army Equipment 1939-45 ARMOURED FIGHTING VEHICLES
Author: Military Intelligence The War Office
Publisher: Naval & Military Press
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2021-07-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781783319527

A prime source for all who need information regarding German AFVs in the Second World War. The issue of this publication, two years after the end of the war in Europe, was designed to put on record essential information on the armament of the German Land Forces during the war. It includes some of the more interesting equipment that was developed, but which, due to the conclusion of hostilities, or to production difficulties, did not come into general service. This publication, laid down in the form of a reference album, is primarily a photographic record, supported by specifications, and in some instances a short description. The material was drawn from the large collection of matter compiled by the Technical Intelligence Services during and subsequent to WW2. Much of it appeared in various Technical Intelligence Summaries and Bulletins, issued by the War Office and by GHQs overseas, supplemented by photographs and details added from German sources after the collapse of Germany. It should be noted that all figures quoted are taken from German sources. It is appreciated that in many instances these differ from the figures quoted in contemporary official British and American sources.

World War II German Battle Insignia

World War II German Battle Insignia
Author: Gordon Williamson
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2012-03-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 1780965699

The remarkable war effort of the German armed forces on three fronts between 1939 and 1945 was recognised by a wider range of insignia than seen in the Allied armies. While the Wehrmacht displayed fewer unit insignia than the Allies, a glance at a German soldier's tunic could reveal much more about his actual combat experience. In this book an experienced researcher explains and illustrates the Battle and Assault Badges of the Army, Waffen-SS and Luftwaffe ground troops; the sleeve shields and cuffbands issued to mark service in particular campaigns; wound badges, commemorative medals, and other types of insignia.

Deutsche Soldaten

Deutsche Soldaten
Author: Agustin Saiz
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Total Pages: 159
Release: 2008-11
Genre: History
ISBN: 1932033963

A visual history of the German soldier, providing a unique insight into how they lived, ate, maintained themselves at the front, and how they behaved when out of line, through a collection of personal items and artifacts they left behind.

The German Army 1939–45 (5)

The German Army 1939–45 (5)
Author: Nigel Thomas
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2012-08-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 1782002170

This book covers the high command, the developments in unit organisation, the campaigns and the uniforms and equipment of the German Army in the last two years of the war in North-West Europe and Italy. Despite the huge pressure of fighting on three fronts, ever-worsening shortages of manpower and equipment, and Allied command of the skies, Germany's decimated divisions fought on with impressive skill and determination. This period also saw a fascinating mixture of obsolescent, newly designed, and field-made combat clothing which gave the German soldier a radically different appearance from his predecessor of just five years before. Men-at-Arms 311, 316, 326, 330 and 336 are also available in a single volume special edition titled 'German Army in World War II'.

The German Army 1939–45 (2)

The German Army 1939–45 (2)
Author: Nigel Thomas
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 107
Release: 2012-09-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 1782004408

Hitler first considered an invasion of Great Britain in autumn 1940, then scheduled Operation Barbarossa, the conquest of the European part of the Soviet Union, for May 1941. Anxious to emulate Hitler's successes, the Italian dictator Mussolini embarked upon unnecessary military adventures in North Africa and the Balkans, which forced Hitler's intervention, diverting and depleting precious German resources, and a six-week postponement of Barbarossa. In this second of four volumes [Men-at-Arms 311, 316, 326 & 330] on the German Army of the Second World War, Nigel Thomas examines the uniforms and insignia of the forces involved in North Africa and the Balkans. Men-at-Arms 311, 316, 326, 330 and 336 are also available in a single volume special edition titled 'German Army in World War II'.