THE GERMAN ARMY
THE PANZER AND PANZERGRENADIER DIVISIONS AND PANZER BRIGADES
by J Dugdale
A new multi-volume series on the organisation, strengths and equipment of the Panzer and Panzer-Grenadier Divisions and Panzer Brigades. This is an accurate, precise and highly detailed tabulation of what the Army and Waffen SS formations had in the way of men, weapons, transport and other equipment. Also includes the theoretical tables as well as what in fact, each unit was equipped with. This data has been abstracted from the contemporary war-time unit returns. For the first time the correct and precise details are published.
The first volumes will detail the rebuilding of the Panzer / Panzer-Grenadier formations after the debacle of Normandy, the information will also show how some of the Panzer Brigades were incorporated into the Panzer divisions there by speedily creating the Army and Waffen SS formations that assaulted the lines of the US Army in the Ardennes in the winter of 1944.
The later volumes will provide the details of the strengths of the formations during the operations from the original attack to January 1944 when the campaign ended . These volumes will show in detail why particular units acquitted themselves better than others. Not only will the weapon and equipment strengths be included but also the equipment details of the support elements of the formations.
Publications prior to these volumes have either failed to provide such details or in most cases, provided inaccurate and misleading information.
Since the end of World War II there have been numerous books published on the Panzer formations of the German Army and Waffen SS. Some have described the battles and others have examined the equipment, but they have failed to give the correct organisation and strengths of these formations in the field.
Whilst the official theoretical tables of organisation of the Panzer and Panzergrenadier formations of both the Army and Waffen SS are readily available, the correct details of manpower, weapons and equipment each of these formations had on establishment at a particular time has not until now accurately detailed.
Jeff Dugdale the author of this series, has spent years researching in various archives in the UK, Europe and North America, as well as examining numerous private sources and records. The result is that the publications in this series will become to be accepted as the standard work on the subject and will be consulted by historians, authors and war gamers when researching in this area in the future.
Unlike previous publications which have either shown the theoretical details or only highlighted the tank strengths - invariably inaccurately - this series of publications will detail the actual strengths and losses of not only the Tanks, but also the Personnel/Manpower, Tank Destroyers, Assault Guns, Self-Propelled Artillery, Armoured Cars, Armoured Personnel Carriers, Field Cars and Trucks (both the military, civilian and captured enemy types), Artillery, Anti-Tank Guns, Flak Artillery and Guns, Nebelwerfers and Mortars, Machine Guns & The Divisional / Brigade component units - such as Tank, Tank Destroyer, Reconnaissance, Panzergrenadier, Artillery, Engineer, Anti-Tank &c as well as support units are shown with their precise strengths and organisations. The detail includes the individual vehicles of that particular unit. Often these tables include those vehicles that were being repaired at the time - and whether the repair was minor or major and so rendering the equipment unavailable for some time.
In addition this series will highlight the shortfall in strength of or, possibly surprisingly, surpluses in the units. Of particular interest to the reader will be the comparison between the Army and Waffen SS formations - it has always been the belief that Waffen SS units received the best equipment and in greater quantity than those of the Army - this was far from the case - when it came to the armoured elements in particular it will be seen that Army and Waffen SS formations equipment establishments were similar in numbers and quality. Where the Waffen SS Panzer Divisions differed were in the Panzergrenadier and support elements. In fact there was no discernible difference in combat effectiveness of the Army and Waffen SS Panzer Divisions - rather that the manoeuverability of the Waffen SS Panzer Divisions suffered because of the size of their "tail".
The reader will also be able to see clearly why certain units did not perform as well in action as others - because the detailed tables will show the equipment deficiencies that had lowered their combat effectiveness.
PANZER DIVISIONS - PANZER GRENADIER DIVISIONS - PANZER BRIGADES
Of the Army and the Waffen SS in the West Autumn 1944 - February 1945 - Ardennes and Nordwind - Their Detailed and Precise Strengths.
Volume I [Part 1] September 1944 Refitting and Re-equipment.
210 x 295mm, ix + 170 pages.
ISBN 0-85420-990-5 Hardback edition £32.99
ISBN 0-85420-995-6 Softback edition £19.99
Volume I [Part 2] October 1944.
210 x 295mm, ix + 154 pages.
ISBN 0-85420-202-1 Hardback edition £32.99
ISBN 0-85420-207-2 Softback edition £19.99
Volume I [Part 3] November 1944.
210 x 295mm, ix + 162 pages.
ISBN 0-85420-303-6 Hardback edition £32.99
ISBN 0-85420-304-4 Softback edition £19.99
Volume I [Part 4A] December 1944.
210 x 295mm, viii + 149 pages.
ISBN 085420-052-5 Hardback edition £32.99
ISBN 085420-062-2 Softback edition £19.99
Volume I [Part 4B] December 1944.
[Publication February 2004].
ISBN 0-85420-970-0 Hardback Edition £32.99 [ In preparation. ]
ISBN 0-85420-975-1 Softback Edition £19.99 [ In preparation. ]
THE GERMAN ARMY 1940 : AN ORDER OF BATTLE
The German Army, based on contemporary intelligence records, in the late summer of 1940. This was the army that was planning to invade the United Kingdom. The formations, an assessment of their fighting ability, also the generals, general staff officers and their commands. An explanation of German surnames and titles. There is also a listing of Luftwaffe generals and Luftwaffe general staff officers.
210 x 295mm, ii + 146 pages.
ISBN 0-85420-160-2 Hardback edition £32.99
ISBN 0-85420-185-8 Softback edition £19.99
THE GERMAN ARMY 1933-1945
A multi volume series, the most detailed study to be published in English to date. The information has been compiled from numerous sources, including contemporary German records, post war studies, etc.
THE GERMAN ARMY 1933-1945: VOLUME 2
Army Groups, Armies, Army Task Forces and Army Detachments.
Each formation is listed with dates of formation, brief history, the Commanding Generals, Chiefs of Staff and Operations Officers and the subordinate formations. An outline of the operations of the Armies is included. Much of the information appears in print for the first time. The name index is annotated indicating those who received the Knight's Cross. In addition, where known, the formation's sign is included.
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ISBN ?????????? Hardback edition £??.??
ISBN ?????????? Softback edition £??.??
A revised and updated edition is in preparation.
THE GERMAN ARMY 1933-1945: VOLUME 3
This volume includes the Parachute, Mountain, SS Armies, also the Panzer Armies and Panzer Groups. Corps I to XXXVIII. The information includes dates of formation, Commanding Generals, Chiefs of Staff and Operation Officers. The subordinate formations. The name index is annotated indicating those who received the Knight's Cross. In addition, where known, the formation's sign is included.
210 x 295mm, ii + 156 pages.
ISBN 0-85420-040-1 Hardback edition £32.99
ISBN 0-85420-015-0 Softback edition £19.99
THE GERMAN ARMY 1933-1945: VOLUME 4
By L Cole.
This volume includes Corps XXXX-CI, Motorised & Panzer Corps, Mountain Corps. The information includes dates of formation, Commanding Generals, Chiefs of Staff and Operation Officers. The subordinate formations. The name index is annotated indicating those who received the Knight's Cross. In addition, where known, the formation's sign is included.
210 x 295mm, ii + 153 pages.
ISBN 0-85420-147-5 Hardback edition £32.99
ISBN 0-85420-152-1 Softback edition £19.99
THE GERMAN ARMY 1933-1945: VOLUME 5
By L Cole.
This volume includes, Cavalry Corps, Reserve Corps, Corps Groups & Detachments, Corps with Names, Fortress Commands, Luftwaffe Field Crops, Luftwaffe Flak Corps (field), Parachute Corps, Waffen SS Corps &c. The information includes dates of formation, Commanding Generals, Chiefs of Staff and Operation Officers. The subordinate formations. The name index is annotated indicating those who received the Knight's Cross. In addition, where known, the formation's sign is included.
210 x 295mm, i + 115 pages.
ISBN 0-85420-157-2 Hardback edition £32.99
ISBN 0-85420-162-9 Softback edition £19.99
THE GERMAN ARMY 1933-1945: VOLUME 6 Divisions (Part 1)
By N Terry & L Cole.
The first of the volumes on the Divisions of the German Army. This Volume includes the Infantry Division Numbers 1-50. A narrative of the Division's campaigns, list of Commanding Generals and Operations Officers, the Division's superior formation during its campaigns. A detailed listing of the Division's subordinate units and their developments. There is an extensive introduction explaining the organisation of the Division's Command and Support Staffs, as well as an appendix on German names, titles and ranks. An index of names of those individuals mentioned in the text which has been annotated indicating those who received the Knight's Cross. In addition, where known, the formation's sign is included.
210 x 295mm, ii + 150 pages + 60 stills.
ISBN 0-85420-286-2 Hardback edition £32.99
ISBN 0-85420-291-9 Softback edition £19.99
THE GERMAN ARMY 1933-1945: VOLUME 7 Divisions (Part 2)
By N Terry & L Cole.
Infantry Divisions 52 - 110. A narrative of the Division’s campaigns, list of Commanding Generals and Operations Officers, the Division’s superior formation during its campaigns. A detailed listing of the Division’s subordinate units and their developments. Includes the evolution of the Infantry Division, equipment and establishment tables of 1939, The Infantry & Artillery Regiment, the Reconnaissance Battalions and it various types, the engineer, Signals, Field Replacement, Battalions, the Divisional Services, and the Ost Company. The “New Model” Division of 1943. There is an extensive introduction explaining the subordinate units of the Division, as well as an appendix on German names, titles and ranks. An index of names of those individuals mentioned in the text which has been annotated indicating those who received the Knight’s Cross. In addition, where known, the formation’s sign is included.
210 x 295mm, ii + 156 pages + 60 stills.
ISBN 0-85420-192-0 Hardback edition £32.99
ISBN 0-85420-197-1 Softback edition £19.99
THE GERMAN ARMY 1933-1945: VOLUME 8 Divisions (Part 3)
By N Terry & L Cole.
Infantry Divisions 112 - 205. A narrative of the Division’s campaigns, list of Commanding Generals and Operations Officers, the Division’s superior formation during its campaigns. A detailed listing of the Division’s subordinate units and their developments. Includes the evolution of the Infantry Division, equipment and establishment tables of 1939, The Infantry & Artillery Regiment, the Reconnaissance Battalions and it various types, the engineer, Signals, Field Replacement, Battalions, the Divisional Services, and the Ost Company. The “New Model” Division of 1943. There is an extensive introduction explaining the subordinate units of the Division, as well as an appendix on German names, titles and ranks. An index of names of those individuals mentioned in the text which has been annotated indicating those who received the Knight’s Cross. In addition, where known, the formation’s sign is included.
210 x 295mm, ii + 156 pages + 60 stills.
ISBN 0-85420-163-7 Hardback edition £32.99
ISBN 0-85420-198-X Softback edition £19.99
THE GERMAN ARMY 1933-1945: VOLUME 9 Divisions (Part 4)
[In Preparation.]
KNIGHT'S CROSS GERMAN & AXIS ARMED FORCES 1939-1945
By David Lyne-Gordon.
A new series that lists the recipients of the highest award that was bestowed on members of the German Armed Forces - Army - Kriegsmarine - Luftwaffe - Waffen SS in World War II. There were 7156 recipients of the Knight=s Cross, and of the higher grades 873 of Knight's Cross with Oakleaves, 156 of the Knight's Cross with Oakleaves & Swords, 27 of the Knight's Cross with Oakleaves, Swords and Diamonds, 1 of the Knight's Cross with Golden Oakleaves, Swords and Diamonds. Of the recipients, 64% were members of the German Army, 4% members of the Kriegsmarine, 39% the Luftwaffe, 6% the Waffen SS. In addition the award was presented to a number of foreigners. Each volume in this series will in general terms reflect this.
The author has spent many years painstakingly researching the subject. He provides details of each recipient's military career, the ranks and positions held, with dates, also other decorations and awards received. This is the first time such information has been made available.
KNIGHT'S CROSS 1939-1945: Volume 1
Includes 96 Army, 24 Kriegsmarine, 48 Luftwaffe, 28 Waffen SS, 4 non-Germans.
210 x 295mm, viii + 220 pages.
ISBN 0-85420-168-8 Hardback edition £32.99
ISBN 0-85420-173-4 Softback edition £19.99
KNIGHT'S CROSS 1939-1945: Volume 2
Includes 92 Army, 7 Kriegsmarine, 38 Luftwaffe, 7 Waffen SS, 4 non-Germans.
210 x 295mm, x + 180 pages.
ISBN 0-85420-178-5 Hardback edition £32.99
ISBN 0-85420-183-1 Softback edition £19.99
KNIGHT'S CROSS 1939-1945: Volume 3
Includes 94 Army, 7 Kriegsmarine, 36 Air Force, 7 Waffen SS, 2 non-Germans.
210 x 295mm, vii + 191 pages.
ISBN 0-85420-200-5 Hardback edition £32.99
ISBN 0-85420-205-6 Softback edition £19.99
KNIGHT'S CROSS 1939-1945: Volume 4
Includes 90 Army, 8 Kriegsmarine, 39 Air Force, 10 Waffen SS, 3 non-Germans.
210 x 295mm, xxii + 180 pages.
ISBN 0-85420-210-2 Hardback edition £32.99
ISBN 0-85420-215-3 Softback edition £19.99
KNIGHT'S CROSS 1939-1945: Volume 5
Includes 97 Army, 10 Kriegsmarine, 28 Air Force, 7 Waffen SS, 2 non-Germans.
210 x 295mm, vii + 205 pages.
ISBN 0-85420-201-3 Hardback edition £32.99
ISBN 0-85420-206-4 Softback edition £19.99
KNIGHT'S CROSS 1939-1945: Volume 6
Includes 90 Army, 19 Kriegsmarine, 16 Luftwaffe, 10 Waffen SS, 2 non-Germans.
210 x 295mm, vi + 170 pages.
ISBN 0-85420-246-3 Hardback edition £32.99
ISBN 0-85420-256-0 Softback edition £19.99
KNIGHT'S CROSS 1939-1945: Volume 7
Includes 84 Army, 9 Kriegsmarine, 41 Luftwaffe, 20 Waffen SS.
210 x 295mm, iii + 167 pages.
ISBN 0-85420-048-7 Hardback edition £32.99
ISBN 0-85420-053-3 Softback edition £19.99
KNIGHT'S CROSS 1939-1945: Volume 8
Includes 66 Army, 22 Kriegsmarine, 40 Waffen SS, 12 non-Germans.
210 x 295mm, iii + 144 pages.
ISBN 0-85420-058-4 Hardback edition £32.99
ISBN 0-85420-063-0 Softback edition £19.99
KNIGHT'S CROSS 1939-1945: Volume 9
Includes 104 Army, 44 Liftwaffe, 8 Kriegsmarine, 11 Waffen SS, 1 non-German.
210 x 295mm, v + 113 pages.
ISBN 0-85420-312-7 Hardback edition £32.99
ISBN 0-85420-218-8 Softback edition £19.99
KNIGHT'S CROSS 1939-1945: Volume 10
Includes 81 Army, 52 Luftwaffe, 15 Kriegsmarine, 9 Waffen SS.
210 x 295mm, iv + 168 pages.
ISBN 0-85420-980-8 Hardback edition £32.99
ISBN 0-85420-985-9 Softback edition £19.99
KNIGHT'S CROSS 1939-1945: Volume 11
[ In preparation. ]
"AND YET YOU HAVE CONQUERED: Notable Recipients of the Blood Order"
by David Lyne-Gordon.
One of the most coveted Decorations of the Third Reich. Instituted by Adolf Hitler to commemorate the events of 9 November 1923. Originally the award could only be given to those who participated in the 9 November 1923 Beer Hall Putsch and had also been a member, without a break, of the NSDAP or one of its organisations from that date until 1 January 1932. On 30 May 1938 the conditions for eligibility for the award were altered to include those who had given outstanding service to the NSDAP during the "Time of Struggle". In addition it could be awarded to those who had during the "Time of Struggle" been given a death sentence which had later been commuted to life imprisonment, served in prison for a least one year for political crimes, or been seriously wounded or killed in the service of the NSDAP - this last qualification enabled Reinhard Heydrich to be given the award after his assassination in 1942.
Notable Recipients of the Blood Order : Volume 1
111 selected recipients. Where known, includes details of other decorations, ranks and positions held, membership numbers to party organisations.
210 x 295mm, xiv + 119 pages, 4 stills.
ISBN 0-85420-295-1 Hardback edition £32.99
ISBN 0-85420-211-0 Softback edition £19.99
Notable Recipients of the Blood Order : Volume 2
210 x 295mm, xiv + 133 pages, 1 still.
ISBN 0-85420-226-9 Hardback edition £32.99
ISBN 0-85420-231-5 Softback edition £19.99
HITLER'S POLITICAL GENERALS: THE GAULEITERS
by David Lyne-Gordon.
HITLER'S POLITICAL GENERALS: THE GAULEITERS: Volume I
The "Paladins of the Third Reich". For the first time in English a record of the Nazi officials, personally appointed by Hitler to control a region of Germany, they were the most important individual in the area they controlled and were a direct representative of Hitler. First appointments were made in the 1920s and in all there were 42 Gau plus the Auslandsorganisation. Much of the information on these Nazi Party officials is obscure. Where available information is provided on their military service in WW.I., and the ranks and positions they held within the Party . Some such as Goebbels, Terboven, Streicher, Ley, Sauckel, were notorious, many held SS or SA ranks. Some appear briefly and then seem to vanish without trace. But all of them were committed Nazis and most played a vital role in the organisation and control of the Nazi state.
210 x 295mm, xvii + 149 pages, map, col stills, 4 b/w photos.
ISBN 0-85420-227-7 Hardback edition £32.99
ISBN 0-85420-054-1 Softback edition £19.99
HITLER'S POLITICAL GENERALS: THE GAULEITERS & REICHLEITERS: Volume 2
The "Paladins of the Third Reich". For the first time in English a record of the Nazi officials, personally appointed by Hitler to control a region of Germany, they were the most important individual in the area they controlled and were a direct representative of Hitler. First appointments were made in the 1920s and in all there were 42 Gau plus the Auslandsorganisation. Much of the information on these Nazi Party officials is obscure. Where available information is provided on their military service in WW.I., and the ranks and positions they held within the Party . Some such as Goebbels, Terboven, Streicher, Ley, Sauckel, were notorious, many held SS or SA ranks. Some appear briefly and then seem to vanish without trace. But all of them were committed Nazis and most played a vital role in the organisation and control of the Nazi state.
210 x 295mm, xii + 131 pages, col stills, 4 b/w photos.
ISBN 0-85420-283-8 Hardback edition £32.99
ISBN 0-85420-288-9 Softback edition £19.99
KNIGHT'S CROSS OF THE GERMAN WAR MERIT CROSS
By David Lyne-Gordon.
KNIGHT’S CROSS OF THE GERMAN WAR SERVICE CROSS: Volume I
Some 200 individuals were awarded this decoration for service to the Third Reich - effectively the non-combatant version of the Knight’s Cross - the recipients ranged from train drivers, policemen, firemen, scientists, doctors, artists and top government officials, who had been deemed to have given extraordinary meritorious service.
210 x 295mm, xii + 150 pages, 3 col & 7 b/w stills.
ISBN 0-85420-018-5 Hardback edition £32.99
ISBN 0-85420-019-3 Softback edition £19.99
KNIGHT’S CROSS OF THE GERMAN WAR SERVICE CROSS: Volume II
Some 200 individuals were awarded this decoration for service to the Third Reich - effectively the non-combatant version of the Knight’s Cross - the recipients ranged from train drivers, policemen, firemen, scientists, doctors, artists and top government officials, who had been deemed to have given extraordinary meritorious service.
210 x 295mm, iv + 145 pages, 3 col & 7 b/w stills.
ISBN 0-85420-203-X Hardback edition £32.99
ISBN 0-85420-208-0 Softback edition £19.99
BLITZ ASSAULT : THROUGH FIRE AND WATER
The elite of the German Army in the Polish and Western campaigns of 1939-1940. These accounts of assaults on forts, fortifications, river crossings etc. Based on contemporary accounts supported by detailed maps. Includes technical information on their equipment. It was these highly trained troops that led the "Blitzkrieg", clearing the path for the German tank formations to defeat the Polish, Dutch, Belgian, French & British Armies.
80 pages, 12 maps.
ISBN 0-85420-123-8 Hardback edition £16.99
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