This two volume set was released Summer of 2013. Only 100 soft cover sets were printed. No more are planned to be printed. Now, own both books made into one large volume at 600 plus pages! This digital book is in full color with black and white period photographs as well. This study focuses on the combat uniforms, arms, equipment, headgear of the ground components of the German Army. The Army, SS, Luftwaffe ground troops, paratroopers and tank soldiers are covered in near entirety. Full pages are dedicated to the inside, outer look and close-ups of the uniforms, trousers, foot wear and headgear of these fighting warriors. Close-up study is made of the various types of equipment the soldier used to help carry weaponry, eat food from, see the enemy with, protect themselves from the elements with, read, write family with and to pass the time with in the field. Near 40 mannequins are available to observe in full combat gear and uniform. Though this book focuses on the German soldier, there are also the enemy belligerents that the German soldier came into contact with. The Russians, US and British are also touched on within with mannequin studies. Famed author Gunnar Abramson, writes of the beginnings of old Germany up through the WWII period giving the student a complete look at the German struggle of the period. Period Die Wehrmacht magazine articles, letters, death letters and other paper are translated for the English reader. Postcards, surrender leaflets and other rare paper is also studied. These books, placed together now, were a labor of love between myself and Luca Balducci, my co-author. These book(s) were certainly built by the collecting community at large and all that helped put them together deserve a round of applause. You won't be disappointed at 600 plus pages and a price of $39.99. Order now.
