The above referenced book which I co-authored with Mike Beaver, was published in 2012. It is a unique product, and one of the best TR collector references ever published. I stand behind that statement, and invite comparisons to any other collectors' book in existence, to show me something 'better.'
You all know that Roger J. Bender has been publishing TR reference books for half a century. He was not only a pioneer in this field, but he continues to publish first rate books, which have been a guiding light for all of us in this hobby. Don't forget that Bender published the Angolia book on SS cloth, which has been the undisputed 'Bible' on the subject for several decades now. As such, his comments and endorsement are particularly meaningful to me.
Mr Bender sent me the (abridged) comments reproduced below, after receiving my book:
"Dear Mark-
The book is received and is just a great study of insignia. Absolute quality! I think as much as I really enjoyed all the wonderful images are the mounds of stories behind so many of them. I started reading immediately and was amazed with your understanding of the W-SS and its many interesting personalities. There is so much history in the text that I have to make notes, as there is much I have not researched before. I thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with me. I don't normally say it, but this is one book that I have to read every paragraph, as they hold so much I have forgotten and so much I never knew. You were blessed with working with and receiving great images from the leaders of our hobby. i just have to say...congratulations to a job well done...thank goodness when you were interviewing those great old Airborne guys, you took notes and were able to convey many of the stories into this book. Thanks for all you do and for all you have done for your hobby. Needless to say, I am most pleased, and thank you again."
You all know that Roger J. Bender has been publishing TR reference books for half a century. He was not only a pioneer in this field, but he continues to publish first rate books, which have been a guiding light for all of us in this hobby. Don't forget that Bender published the Angolia book on SS cloth, which has been the undisputed 'Bible' on the subject for several decades now. As such, his comments and endorsement are particularly meaningful to me.
Mr Bender sent me the (abridged) comments reproduced below, after receiving my book:
"Dear Mark-
The book is received and is just a great study of insignia. Absolute quality! I think as much as I really enjoyed all the wonderful images are the mounds of stories behind so many of them. I started reading immediately and was amazed with your understanding of the W-SS and its many interesting personalities. There is so much history in the text that I have to make notes, as there is much I have not researched before. I thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with me. I don't normally say it, but this is one book that I have to read every paragraph, as they hold so much I have forgotten and so much I never knew. You were blessed with working with and receiving great images from the leaders of our hobby. i just have to say...congratulations to a job well done...thank goodness when you were interviewing those great old Airborne guys, you took notes and were able to convey many of the stories into this book. Thanks for all you do and for all you have done for your hobby. Needless to say, I am most pleased, and thank you again."
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