HISTOIRE & COLLECTION

In July and August 1944, the Allies launched a number of operations intended to break through the German front line. Operations Totalize and Tractable were intended to drive the Germans back to the south of the Normandy town of Falaise, thus creating the famous "Falaise Gap". Ludovic Fortin is has become a real specialist on the British Army and of operations in Normandy in particular. His human approach to events gives a new perspective to the conflicts. He is also the author of the highly successful book, "British Tanks in Normandy" also published by Histoire & Collections. This book contains numerous plans and maps and is richly illustrated with unpublished photographs and color armor profiles.

Men & Battles No.3: Operation Goodwood, Normandy, July 1944 (Didier Lodieu)

From July 18 - 20, 1944, British and Canadian forces launched Operation Goodwood in order finally to capture Caen and push the Germans back towards the south, beyond Bourguebus. Among the armored divisions engaged in the fighting, the book follows the British 11th Armoured Division in particular. In four days, the English advanced over six miles and destroyed more than 100 German tanks but at a cost of 5,500 men and 413 tanks destroyed. Didier Lodieu is a recognized specialist of the Battle of Normandy and is the author of a number of works on this period. He gives us a different perspective on Operation Goodwood by following the Guards Armoured Division. The book contains numerous plans and maps and is richly illustrated with many often previously unpublished photographs together with full color armor profiles.

Much has been written about the German submarine arm during World War II, but what was really known about the men serving in these special "ships"?

This book, written by a specialist of naval history, evokes how the men were recruited and how they went through the long arduous training (this training regime started to collapse in 1941); it also covers the main training schools, the principles, tactics, team spirit and politics together with the long test periods for the submarine itself.

Many other aspects are covered, such as the drive and spirit with which Admiral Doenitz inspired the men; the very direct and informal relations between the Admiral and his U-Boat commanders, the very strong bond between the commanders and their men; the different compartments and machines, the men at action stations, daily life aboard with all the inconveniences of this claustrophobic life with its various superstitions, its hygiene problems, pollution, food etc. Jean Delize is a Doctor of History, a teacher of History and Geography and a specialist of the French, British and German Navies of the first half of the 20th Century.

The book is fully illustrated throughout with contemporary photographs and modern color artwork.

Hard cover, 9" x 12", 128 pages, color and b&w photos. Price: $60 USD / $66 CAD/INT.

A self-taught historian, Didier Lodieu is the author of several works on the Battle of Normandy, of which he is one of the foremost specialists in France. By going through unit logbooks, contacting veterans, and by conducting research in the field, Didier Lodieu gives us an accurate story of the Battle for Saint-Lô, illustrated with almost 300 previously unpublished photos.

This book is the first in a new series devoted to German armored formations of World War II.

Packed with full color images and a large amount of previously unpublished material, it is custom designed to appeal to modelers, AFV enthusiasts, and readers interested in Second World War technical history.

The book traces the battle of Kursk and the involvement of the German Panzer Units, through first hand records. Many hitherto unpublished photos, plus recently discovered memoirs from veterans combined with color profiles of AFVs, contribute to make this book a real reference bible for the enthusiast.

Didier Lodieu is a dedicated specialist on the German Army of World War II. In more than thirty years of research. he has learned how to find the most interesting photos and historical sources.

Size: 9" x 12", Hard cover, 128 pages, Full color, English text. Price: $60 USD / $68 CAD/INT.

Leopard 1 (Histoire & Collection/Y. Debay). Hard cover, large format, French text, 140 pages, 348 color photos plus 18 black and white photos plus 11 color vehicle profiles painted by Jean Restayn and several line drawings. The book covers the development of the tank and its use by the German army together with various other worldwide users of the tank. The 1/72 and 1/48 scale drawings are very helpful as are the numerous detail photos. The photo quality is excellent and the book is a worthwhile addition to any armor related library. Recommended. Price $50 USD/ $55 CDN/INT.

WWII TANK ENCYCLOPEDIA IN COLOR Volume 1: Tanks

Ten years ago, Histoire & Collections published a book entitled Tanks of World War Two, which comprised hundreds of color profiles and three-quarters views by Jean Restayn. This book obtained a great success but is now sold out for long.

The time has come of publishing a completely renewed version, with many additions. In this volume, campaign by campaign, the proper tanks (battle tanks and light tanks as well) of every nation involved in the various campaigns of W.W.II, from Poland to Berlin and from Libya to Normandy, from the earliest Panzer I to the latest British Cruiser tank, each type is represented in full color.

Two additional volumes are scheduled in this Encyclopedia: Volume Two will be devoted to tank destroyers, self-propelled artillery and special purpose AFVs, while Volume Three will include the various types of wheeled armored cars and miscellaneous armored vehicles.

Size: 9" x 12", Hard cover, 128 pages, English text. Price: $40 USD / $44 CAD/INT.

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A detailed description of the German soldier's field tunic throughout the Second World War, in all its aspects: history, symbolism, manufacturing, evolution, insignia, etc., from the pre-war dress uniform to the shabby utilitarian garment of 1945.

Jean-Philippe Borg and Laurent Huart are experienced collectors and historians, who have managed to bring together a large quantity of authentic pieces for this book, all of which are illustrated in full color. Their descriptions are soundly supported by period documents sourced from the German Bundesarchiv.

This book will be an essential reference work for all collectors of Third Reich uniforms as well as World War II military history enthusiasts.

Size: 9" x 12", Hard cover, 144 pages, English text. Price: $60 USD / $66 CAD/INT.

The book covers only monoplane fighters but contains a wealth of information including technical specifications and development histories. Recommended.

Hard cover, large format, English text, 208 pages, 308 black and white photos plus 55 aircraft profiles and numerous line drawings. Price $60 USD/ $66 CDN/INT.

Handy review of the invasion details illustrated with numerous photos of period uniforms and equipment plus contemporary black and white photos.

Soft cover, small format, English text, 35 pages, 35 color photos and numerous black and white ones plus 2 color maps. Price $9 USD/ $10 CDN/INT.

Soft cover, small format, English text, 35 pages and numerous photos (mostly black and white but some color) plus 3 color maps. Price $9 USD/ $10 CDN/INT.

Soft cover, small format, English text, 35 pages and over 50 color photos plus some black and white images and 2 color maps. Price $9 USD/ $10 CDN/INT.

Soft cover, small format, English text, 35 pages and 43 color photos plus 31 black and white and white images plus 5 maps.Price $9 USD/ $10 CDN/INT.

Brief photographic and artwork coverage of the following vehicles: Panzer IV, Panther, Tiger I and II, Stug III, Jagdpanther, Jagdpanzer IV, Brummbär, Marder III, Wespe, Hummel, Sd.Kfz 250 and Flakpanzer 38.

Soft cover, small format, English text, 35 pages and 58 photos mostly black and white but some color plus 14 color vehicle profiles by Jean Restayn. Price $9 USD/ $10 CDN/INT.

Brief photographic and artwork coverage of the following vehicles: DD Sherman, Sherman, Sherman Firefly, M3A3 Stuart, Tetrach airborne tank, Churchill, Cromwell, Achilles, Sexton, Universal Carrier, Kangaroo APC, Daimler Dingo, AEC Mk II and MK III, Staghound and Humber armored car.

Soft cover, small format, English text, 35 pages and 64 photos mostly black and white but some color plus 14 color vehicle profiles by Jean Restayn. Price $9 USD/ $10 CDN/INT.

A superb photo album covering the uniforms and personal equipment of the various arms of the German forces of World War II. This a highly recommended reprint of a classic title.

Hard cover, large format, English text, 135 pages, hundreds of color photographs. Price $55 USD/ $60CDN/INT.

The book is divided into coverage of British armored divisions (7th, 11th, 79th and Guards Armored Division) plus the brigades (4th, 6th, 8th,27th,31st, 33rd and 34th). Among the armored vehicles profiled are the Cromwell, Centaur and Challenger, Churchill, Stuart, M10 Wolverine and M10 Achilles, Priest and Sexton. Each section focusing on a unit includes useful text on its formation and operations in Normandy and each section dealing with an armored vehicle includes a description of its development and various technical aspects. The photos are quite good and the book is a worthwhile addition to any armor related library. Recommended.

Hard cover, large format, English text, 176 pages, 313 photos mostly black and white but some color, numerous color vehicle profiles plus many orbats and two color maps. Price $60 USD/ $66 CDN/INT.

D-Day Paratroopers: The British, The Canadians, The French (Histoire & Collection/J. Bouchery)

The volume details the uniforms, weapons, equipment, insignia and organization of the British and Canadian units that landed in the first hours of D-Day and a separate chapter covers the actions of the Free French paras that also participated. A very highly detailed and worthwhile new title!.

Hard cover, large format, English text, 143 pages. Profusely illustrated with period black and white photos and many, many color photos of re-enactors, equipment etc. Price $50 USD/ $55 CDN/INT.

Hard cover, large format, English text, 190 pages. Profusely illustrated with hundreds of period black and white photos and several color photos showing the battlefield today, plus many color maps (50 in total) and aircraft profiles. Price $50 USD/ $55 CDN/INT.

Government Issue Collector's Guide-US Army European Theater of Operations. (Histoire & Collection/H. Enjames).

The book is a collection of photos with detailed captions that reviews various items of clothing and equipment etc. issued to the American fighting man in Europe during WWII. Chapters include Uniforms, Individual Equipment, Small Arms and Crew Served Weapons, Tentage etc. A very highly detailed and worthwhile new title.

Hard cover, large format, English text, 272 pages, hundreds and hundreds of photos (most in color) and several organizational diagrams. Price $65 USD/ $72 CDN/INT.

This book is proof of the growing interest in 12" action figures and describes the modification/detailing/weathering of existing figures to make other subjects from various WW II combatants.

Soft cover, small format, English text, 82 pages and over 150 color photos. Price $20 USD/ $22 CDN/INT.

1944 Americans In Brittany-The Battle for Brest (Histoire & Collection/J. Gawne). The book is an excellent account of the Battle for Brittany, from Operation Cobra to the final struggle for Brest and it includes details of OSS and Free French operations during June, July and August of 1944. Contains may color photos of re-enactors wearing period uniforms from various units that participated in the fighting. A very good new title.

Hard cover, large format, English text, 160 pages, 323 photos (many in color), numerous maps, several orders of battle and organizational diagrams. Price $38 USD/ $42 CDN.

If you enjoyed the first volume, you'll love this one. Covers: sPA 501, 503, 504, 508; sSSPA 101 and 102; PA (Fkl) 301; Kompanien Meyer, Hummel and Fehrmann.

Hard cover, large format, English text, 144 pages, color and b&w illustrated throughout. Price: $55 USD / $60 CDN

The Canadian Soldier From D-Day to VE-Day (Histoire/J. Bouchery). Hardcover, large format, English text, 160 pages, hundreds of photographs (many in color, dozens of color vehicle profiles. Title covers the organization, uniforms, insignia, equipment and weapons. The title is extremely comprehensive and is a fantastic primer on the Canadian army of late WWII. Very highly recommended. Price $55 USD/$60 CDN.

Histoire & Collection

Men & Battles No.2: Operation TOTALIZE -TRACTABLE, Normandy, August 1944 (Ludovic Fortin)

Men & Battles No.3: Operation Goodwood, Normandy, July 1944 (Didier Lodieu)

III. Panzer-Korps at Kursk

WWII TANK ENCYCLOPEDIA IN COLOR Volume 1: Tanks