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• Previously unpublished photos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).
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).