Reference Books

[Roy Queen]

I'm thinking strongly about starting a collection of German bayonets, and trench knives. This is an area where I really know nothing about, and wanted to know if there were any good reference books that I could read on the subject.

Thanks!

[Skipper Greenwade]

For starters, get Seitengewehr: History of the German Bayonet 1919-1945. The book is by George Wheeler - "SCHUPO" here on the Forum and should whet your appetite.

Best,
Skip

[sdp]

I can thoroughly recommend Wayne Techet's book, "German Etched Dress Bayonets (Extra-Seitengewehre) 1933-1945"

http://www.vonryansexpress.com/main.htm

$55.00

[Roy Queen]

Thank you, gentlemen!

[dag001]

Roy,
You might also want to check the Bayonet Collector's Network (BCN) forum that is part German Daggers dot com. Lots of interesting discussions and lots of knowledgeable people.

[ErichK]

For trench knives get "Deutsche Kampfmesser" by Eugen von Halasz. Covers both WW1 & 2 issue and private purchase. It's in German but with minimal translation work one can understand most of it.