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    #61
    I would be interested in having one, Do you think we can get signed copies!!

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      #62
      Dr. Robert Ley

      Originally posted by TerryG
      I guess nobody likes my idea then
      Terry, As I allready stated, this is a great idea. I was wondering if there are any members who have read any good books about Dr. Robert Ley. My search at the public library and amazon came up empty. Anay and all help would be appreciated and of course, I am thinking of English translation. Thanks for any help that can be offered. Robert

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        #63
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        http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...326992-1327817

        Probably not what you had in mind but an interesting read all the same. I found Dr Bobs descent into the abyss fascinating.

        Cheers,
        David.
        At Rathau on the Aller, the CO of 5th Royal Tanks advanced on foot to take a cautious look into the town before his tanks moved in. He encountered one of his own officers, a huge Welshman named John Gwilliam who later captained his country's rugby team, 'carrying a small German soldier by the scruff of his neck, not unlike a cat with a mouse.' The Colonel said: 'Why not shoot him?' Gwilliam replied in his mighty Welsh voice: 'Oh no, sir. Much too small.'

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          #64
          Originally posted by David C
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          http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...326992-1327817

          Probably not what you had in mind but an interesting read all the same. I found Dr Bobs descent into the abyss fascinating.

          Cheers,
          David.
          David, Thanks for your help. I was looking for something biographical.....his early life pre-NSDAP.......educational background, etc. The end is all pretty sad. How about Von Schirach?? Are there any good biographys on this man?? Thanks alot Robert

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            #65
            Found another book thread here
            http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...944#post722944

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              #66
              Anymore books guys?

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                #67
                Speer's Memoirs

                Originally posted by TerryG
                Anymore books guys?
                I just finished "Inside the Thrid Reich" -Albert Speer's memoirs-easily one of the top 5 books I have ever read. It has probably been discussed here before, but if you want to truly delve into the heirarchy of nazi Germany,and get a first hand account of what Hitler was like, then you must read this!

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                  #68
                  I liked this one as well for the most part. Great insight into the leadership from one who was there.

                  Al
                  Originally posted by ChrisM.
                  I just finished "Inside the Thrid Reich" -Albert Speer's memoirs-easily one of the top 5 books I have ever read. It has probably been discussed here before, but if you want to truly delve into the heirarchy of nazi Germany,and get a first hand account of what Hitler was like, then you must read this!

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                    #69
                    Back to thetop with a link to another thread requesting info on books. If only we had a book forum
                    http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...ad.php?t=82913

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                      #70
                      I have just finished reading Martin Pöppel's "Heaven & Hell" the war diary of a German Paratrooper. Its 256 pages but a very good read, following his life from athe early 30's, Poland, Kreta, Russia, Italy, France, Germany and the as a POW in England and return to Germany.

                      The down side is that it is no longer in print, however, I searched Barns and Noble and got my "new condition" edition from the States for about $20/25 which included p&p. It got a bit knocked in the post, but I can live with it although slighty annoyed by it.

                      Anyway a good read, cheap and worth adding to any library.
                      Regards
                      Si

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                        #71
                        I'm about half way thru the book TWP recommended "But Not For The Fuerher" it reminds me of "Forgotten Soldier" . Same battle at the river DON etc.

                        It's got me hooked!

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                          #72
                          Another recomendation from me.............

                          'Twelve Years With Hitler - A History of 1.Kompanie Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler
                          1933-1945'
                          By the 1.Kompanie LAH Veterans Association, edited by Hans Quassowski.
                          Published by Schiffer - ISBN:0-7643-0777-0

                          The 1st. Kompanie Liebstandarte SS Adolf Hitler, the original cadre of the later Waffen SS, was formed in March 1933 as the "SS Headquarters Guard Berlin".
                          From the first 117 volunteers emerged more than fifty senior SS officers, all of whom recieved high decorations for bravery in the 38 Waffen SS Divisions that were formed later.
                          Twenty former members of this company alone won the Knights Cross and several of them recieved higher grades of this decoration. In the years of peace the 1. Kompanie of this elite force took part in the most important functions of the Third Reich as an honour formation. In the war these men fought bravely, sacrificially and loyally on almost every front.
                          This book is an impressivejoint effort by surviving veterans in words and pictures..........

                          This really is a fantastic book - 383 pages in hard cover.
                          Highly informative with many photo's.......

                          Steve.

                          Simon,
                          Take a look here.........Excellent web site and fast delivery.........
                          http://www.landmarkmilitarybooks.com
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                          Last edited by stevezz1; 01-15-2005, 04:05 PM.

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                            #73
                            Originally posted by stevezz1
                            Simon,
                            Take a look here.........Excellent web site and fast delivery.........
                            http://www.landmarkmilitarybooks.com



                            Steve
                            Funny enough I ordered three books from there last night, and identified about another 12 that I could do with If only I had won the lotto tonight
                            Regards
                            Si

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                              #74
                              Steve,

                              Sorry I should have asked, is this published in English or German?
                              Regards
                              Si

                              SWS Collection 01-14 Images Copyright.

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                                #75
                                Landmark?

                                I don't know what Landmark are like these days but I phoned them about 18 months ago to order 6 books (different publishers) that they had on the website and they were ALL out of stock.

                                Even accounting for my usual luck I found this hard to believe.

                                They couldn't tell me when they were expecting to have them either.

                                First and last time I that I tried them.

                                Sure hope they have gotten better.

                                David.
                                At Rathau on the Aller, the CO of 5th Royal Tanks advanced on foot to take a cautious look into the town before his tanks moved in. He encountered one of his own officers, a huge Welshman named John Gwilliam who later captained his country's rugby team, 'carrying a small German soldier by the scruff of his neck, not unlike a cat with a mouse.' The Colonel said: 'Why not shoot him?' Gwilliam replied in his mighty Welsh voice: 'Oh no, sir. Much too small.'

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