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    #1

    "SCOUTS OUT" by Bob Edwards

    I received my advance copy a few weeks ago, and, like his past efforts, it's
    a superlative reference on aufklarungs.

    Anyone interested in this elite branch of the Wehrmacht will find the book a valued addition to their library.
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    I have ordered mine at Amazon but it is unfortunately still a pre order. Looking very much forward to reveiving it as a wrap of mine is pictured in it!

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      #3
      Scouts Out;

      Thank you Bob my friend. Got it 2 days ago and I can't put the book down. This is the bible of WW2 Pz Recon forces. Dirk

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        #4
        I received mine too and it is absolutely brilliant!!!

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          #5
          Can anyone provide critical reviews of this book? Why is it good? What detail does it provide? What sets the book apart?

          I ask because I am on the fence as if I should buy it or not.

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            #6
            1) Previously unpublished period photos of vehicles & personnel
            2) For the insignia aficionado, period photos of insignia in wear
            3) A huge amount of photos of existing examples of insignia, some in color
            4) TOE, Order of Battle, unit lineage
            5) The price is extremely reasonable! You can spend much more money for a lot less reference!

            To mention a few; I don't have my copy here right now (It's already been loaned to another collector!).



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              #7
              Originally posted by longislandercjv View Post
              To mention a few; I don't have my copy here right now (It's already been loaned to another collector!).


              Ha ha, that is why I bought two copies - one for friends and I to paw now, with a fresh copy saved for my 'golden years'.

              I think the volume indispensable: author's expertise, wealth of information, fantastic illustrations including color plates, etc.
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                #8
                Color Me Crimson

                Aw, shucks, guys!
                My face is beet red!
                Many thanks for all the kind words...
                Bob
                PS Now to get some of these comments on Amazon!

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                  #9
                  The "Golden Yellow" Years

                  Originally posted by Mike Davis View Post
                  Ha ha, that is why I bought two copies - one for friends and I to paw now, with a fresh copy saved for my 'golden years'.

                  I think the volume indispensable: author's expertise, wealth of information, fantastic illustrations including color plates, etc.
                  Gee, and I thought he would be saving the extra copy for his "golden yellow" years! (Tip of the hat to Mike Pruett for the quip!)
                  Bob

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                    #10
                    Mine arrived the other day, and although I've only had a quick flick through it and it's going to be sometime before I get a chance to read it properly, I was well impressed with what I saw. This branch of service and it's associated vehicles has long been neglected and I really hope that Bob's work helps open the floodgates on the information that must surely be sitting out there scrooged away in collections.
                    Kudos Bob and I hope that the project brings the rewards that the end product deserves.

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                      #11
                      One found it's way to Holland
                      Great photo's and color section with mainly shoulder straps, also the tekst is highly informative. This book is a cornerstone if not the pillar on the subject!

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                        #12
                        Sos

                        Hello all!
                        I might get a table at the SOS this year. I am currently on the waiting list. If so, you can find me through the folks at the info desk, since it won't be listed in the program.
                        I mention all this, because I will have a few copies of the book with me available for purchase. I'll also be happy to dedicate any books brought to me. For overseas WAF members who have friends attending the show, I will also be happy to dedicate those books as well.
                        I will be bringing a number of artifacts from the book, some of which will be available for purchase.
                        If I cannot get a table, please look for me at the table of my friend, Gus Villarreal.
                        Regards,
                        Bob

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                          #13
                          From one author to another, Bob (and to be honest, you and Mike showed me "wax-on" "wax-off" a couple decades ago)...you have written a wonderful book that will stand for a long time as the definitive work on the topic.

                          I am aware of someone else who also goes by "CSP" (go figure) that does agree and has made that opinion known, so ... I want to get that straight. Twernt ME! my friend.
                          CSP


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                            #14
                            Scouts Out II

                            Gentlemen,
                            Based on the success of Scouts Out, which many of you contributed to, Stackpole is considering the publication of a follow-up volume. The proposal for Scouts Out II is pasted at the end of the message. Basically, I’m looking for your help again in getting
                            • Previously unpublished photos
                            • Artifacts related to the armored recon forces, especially named pieces.
                            • First-hand accounts, after-action reports and period articles related to armored recon forces. Any leads for (obscure) books, in English or German, that deal with the subject.
                            • Any leads to other collectors who might have items of interest for the book.
                            As with the first volume, full credit will be given to any contributors (in a manner you desire) and free copies of the book to all who contribute “above and beyond the call of duty.”
                            Many thanks in advance.
                            Regards,
                            Bob
                            PS If you haven’t looked at the site in a while, I have added some new items.

                            Title: Scouts Out II: German Armored Reconnaissance in World War II — Operations and Tactics
                            Authors: Edwards, Olive and Pruett
                            Page Count: Roughly the same size as Scouts Out
                            Illustrations: As with Scouts Out. Approximately 300 previously non-published or rarely seen photographs from World War II. A 48-page color insert featuring period images, additional uniforms and vehicle profiles.
                            Numerous organizational charts.
                            Content:
                            Scouts Out II will continue in roughly the same vein as the first volume, but with a focus on personalities, first-hand accounts and after-action reports. The text will be organized chronologically and by campaigns, with each chapter giving an overview of operations and then providing first-hand accounts and excerpts from after-action reports, all of which will be analyzed in terms of effectiveness, adherence to organizational doctrine at the time and deviations to it. Where available, a leading personality from the armored reconnaissance branch will be featured in each chapter (usually Knight’s Cross recipients). Chapters: Poland; France 1940; the Balkans; North Africa; the Soviet Union (probably further broken down by year — Offense, Losing the Initiative, Stalemate, Retreat, End Game); Italy; Western Front.
                            Appendices will feature errata from the first volume and excerpts from doctrinal publications.
                            Timeline: Turned in at the end of the year (2014).

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                              #15
                              That will be brilliant!!!! I love unit histories and first hand accounts. Maybe, if possible you could include bios on the RK winners, as well...

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