John Hodgin's New Book Announced

[Stijn David]

new book

Hi John,


Congratulations on your book

I al certainly in for a copy as many of the Glide rpilots trained at the Erg.Gr.(S) 2 - Posen where part of the Lw. feldregiment Barenthin adn did fight shoulder to shoulder in Tunesia with their FJ-comrades.

Even man FJ-officers comanded these trained pilots in combat, lookng forwards to get the book.


Cordial greetings,

[Willi Z.]

I too look forward in getting a copy or two of John's book. I know it will be superb.

[Fallschirmjaeger]

Want this book

Thank you Colonel Cummins. If not in time for Christmas, at least in time for the SOS.

I hope many will find the book of interest. Here is an early Schiffer concept for the cover; this may change a bit before printing.
Regards,
John

Well there are many FJ books i would like to have and maybe will get some of them at a later stage,just like this great looking book John.The FJ battles in tunisia are some of my favourites with the ones in germany/holland in 1944-45 and france/belguim 1944-45,italy 1943-45,russia/eastern front 1941-45.

My dream one would be a book on the FJ fighting in beguim/holland/germany in 1944-45,or maybe just all the fronts they where on in that late war time of 1944-45.

[J.von Canon]

I wanna wanna wanna copy too!

Hey John,
I wanna wanna copy too!!!
Congrats on it.
Look forward to it...
Best,
John A.

[Fallschirmjaeger]

How much is writing?

Well at first i thought the book would be lots of writing aswell and maps,but is it more about the uniforms and pictures of them which i like to of course.And also john,is it more on the tunisian part of nth africa FJ involvement or its even between egypt,libya and tunisia,i like the FJ fighting in tunisia the most though.

[John Hodgin]

Well at first i thought the book would be lots of writing aswell and maps,but is it more about the uniforms and pictures of them

There are already scores of books with "writing and maps" on the war in Africa. Why write one more? To my knowledge, there was not one book specifically on tropical Fj uniforms. I felt a book on this topic was needed.

For example, how much information can anyone post here about the tropical jump smock?! To date, everything written in other reference books about the tropical smock is incorrect!
John

[Fallschirmjaeger]

Thanks

There are though in detail on the FJ in north africa?,what are some thanks,like of course in parts of FJ book i have,there is writing and some pictures,not maps realy though.And one more would be good i think with maps,pictures and detailed writing on the FJ in tunisia which i like the most of there fighting in north africa.

[B. N. Singer]

..For example, how much information can anyone post here about the tropical jump smock?! To date, everything written in other reference books about the tropical smock is incorrect!
John

I can only think of two or three others aside from yourself Mr. Hodgin.

W/Bst. Regds.

B. N. Singer

[John Hodgin]

I can only think of two or three others aside from yourself Mr. Hodgin.

W/Bst. Regds.

B. N. Singer

Present company and Mr. Petersen included.

[eubank]

Looking forward to it! Should fill a gap in the market well.

[John Hodgin]

Here is an unusual signals shoulder strap that is illustrated in my book. Although it is not of yellow waffenfarbe, I still thought it important to include as it illustrates an important feature. I purchased the pair from a friend at a Max show in the mid-1990s; I was thrilled when I got them and they remain a favorite part of the collection.

Opinions? Those who have visited, seen the straps and discussed them, please sit on your hands and let others comment.

[Daniele Tirelli]

What the hell is that tresse made of, John? Shoe lace?

Here is an unusual signals shoulder strap that is illustrated in my book. Although it is not of yellow waffenfarbe, I still thought it important to include as it illustrates an important feature. I purchased the pair from a friend at a Max show in the mid-1990s; I was thrilled when I got them and they remain a favorite part of the collection.

Opinions? Those who have visited, seen the straps and discussed them, please sit on your hands and let others comment.

[John Hodgin]

Here is the reverse Dan; note the tunic material construction with typical shirt material backing.

[John Hodgin]

Mr. Singer asked on a Meyer thread in the cap/hat Forum for some photos of an Officer's Meyer that will appear in my book. Thought I would post the photo here as well since the question involved contents of the book.

[Daniele Tirelli]

Never, ever, ever seen another one.....