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Panzer Grenadiere der 5.SS-Panzerdivision "Wiking" im Bild

This photo book brings to life the history of the 5 SS Panzer-Division Wiking in the words and the pictures of war reporters. In the text, certain representative units of the division are described as follows:

The history of Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment Westland: the advance into the Ukraine, defensive fighting on the Mius, the thrust through Rostow into the Caucasus, the relinquishment of Caucasus position on Christmas Eve 1942, the action in the salt steppes between Rostov and Stalingrad on the Manytsch, the defensive battle in the Donez region in spring 1943, the defensive battle around Charkow and at Isjum in summer 1943, the defensive fighting east of Kiew, on the Dnjepr in autumn and winter 1943, the battle around Kowel, spring 1944, the defensive battle around Warsaw and near Modlin in the summer and autumn of 1944 and, finally, the fighting in Hungary up to the capitulation on 8th of May 1945.

Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment Nordland was a bridge to the Scandinavian countries and nations, which united volunteers from Denmark, Norway and Finnland, who went into action side by side with Reich Germans within 5 SS Panzer-Division Wiking. It was formed in 1940, trained in Vienna/Schönbrunn, Klagenfurt and Graz and participated in every stage of the division's history. The regiment first went into action in 1941 at Tarnopol. Its further engagement was the same as that of Wiking. Regiment Nordland was attached to other formations only twice in that year, to cover the main northern highway to Kiev and in the Dnjepropetrovsk bridgehead. There it stood at the centre of the fighting until the regiments Germania and Westland had arrived.

During the thrust by 1st Panzer Army to Rostov a further difficult action carried out by the regiment was the protection of the northern flank, where it prevented a deadly encirclement of the 1st Panzer Army. During that battle, the regiment suffered considerable losses, so that the 3rd Bataillon and some regimental units were disbanded and the personnel was used to bring the 1st and 2nd Bataillons up to strength. In the spring, the Finnish volunteer bataillon finally joined the regiment as the new 3rd (Finnish) Bataillon Nordland. In April 1943 Regiment Nordland was released from the Wiking formation and expanded into the 11th SS Panzer-Grenadier Division Nordland.

Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment Germania on the other hand formed the actual cadre of the SS division, for it was originally intended that the division should be called Germania. The division consisted of young Europeans, who fought until the bitter end in an exemplary manner as part of the German Armed Forces .

360 pages; 375 photos; 8 maps; Large format; German/English text.    Price: $50 USD/ $65 CAD/ INT

Fallschirmjäger der Waffen-SS

Reprint of the very sought after title first published by “Munin Verlag” during 1986.This book covers SS-Fallschirmjäger-Bataillon 600 (formerly 500) and its operations during WW2 including the part it played in the occupation of Budapest in 1944 and its bitter fighting against the Soviet forces on the Oder during 1945. The book is illustrated with unique and many rare photos.

This is a great opportunity to obtain a copy at a fraction of the price of what the original book sells for.

152 pages; 225 photos; Large format; German/English text. Price: $40 USD / CAD / INT.

Wenn alle Brüder schweigen

The definitive large size pictorial record of the Waffen SS. 596 pages 1196 Photos Text in both English and German. From an initial strength of 18,000 Germans in 1939 the Waffen SS grew to over 900,000 by the end of 1944. There was a total of 38 Waffen SS divisions including 7 Panzer, 8 Panzergrenadier, 16 Infantry divisions and 6 Mountain Divisions. Originally volunteers were only drawn from German nationals. Later in the Russian campaign volunteers came from many European countries. The Waffen SS thereby became the first pan European army. This book first published in 1973 is the definitive pictorial record of the Waffen SS embracing all 38 divisions and the close co-operation with Wehrmacht, Luftwaffe and Kriegsmarine. With more than 1000 photos from the private collections of the veterans. These photos speak for themselves for they are realistic and truthful. A lasting memorial produced by the Bundesverband comprising former soldiers of the Waffen SS. Now in its 8th edition. Price: $90 USD / $110 CAD/INT.

Die Leibstandarte im Bild

Die Leibstandarte im Bild. 320 pages. Large format. 642 Photos. Text in both English and German. This elite 1st division of the Waffen SS took part in almost all campaigns both offensive and defensive. In the latter part of the war they were often involved in very heavy defensive fighting in critical areas of the Eastern front. They were immensely outnumbered by Russian forces, but they fought with superb discipline and skill. The unique training that these men received proved its worth under battle conditions. The author was its first General staff officer, few officers knew the division as well as he did. This book is an important pictorial record in the history of the Leibstandarte. Price: $55 USD / $65 CAD/INT.

Division "Das Reich" im Bild

The 2. SS-Panzer-Division "Das Reich" shone at all fronts by its unparalleled bravery. The reputation of these men preceded them everywhere.

288 pages, big size, text German/English. Price: $55 USD / $65 CAD/INT. 

Gebirgsjäger im Bild. 6. SS-Gebirgsdivision "Nord" 1940-1945

The 6. SS-Gebirgs-Division "Nord" fought under unusual circumstances. It fought the Soviet enemy in the tundra, at the polar circle and in the jungles of North Carelia. Not only did it defy its enemy, it also had to defy the  forces of nature.

198 pages, large format,350 photos, text German/English. Price: $55 USD / $65 CAD/INT.

Pioniere der Waffen SS im Bild

The engineers were often called upon to accomplish superhuman tasks. They were committed into combat under the most trying of circumstances. They cleared the way forward for the infantry and tanks and covered the routes of withdrawal. Their casualties were immense. This photo album shows the history of this elite force in impressive images, from the beginning, through the large battles and campaigns and the bitter end.

248 pages, large format, 520 illustrations and German/English text. Price: $55 USD / $65 CAD/INT.

Kriegsgeschichte der 12. SS-Panzerdivision "Hitlerjugend"

This is the photo album that accompanies the text volume of the German edition. For those of you who have our original English version of this great title, there's no need for purchasing this volume. For those who have the Stackpole licensed edition of the division history, this photo album is recommended, since it has more pictures and is reproduced in better quality. For those who have neither, this volume is highly recommended. Price: $50 USD / $60 CAD/INT.

Im letzten Aufgebot

Die 18. SS-Freiwilligen-Panzergrenadier-Division "Horst Wessel"

The division, which was first formed in 1944, was composed primarily of ethnic Germans from Hungary. While being formed, it was already being committed in partisan operations in Yugoslavia. This was followed by bloody operations across half of Europe.  A well-told and written divisional insignia. Unfortunately, only in German. 324 pages, hardcover. large format, 156 illustrations. Price: $40 USD / $50 CAD/INT.

An Der Spitze Im Bild: Späher-Aufklärer-Kradschützen in der Divisionen der Waffen-SS

Ernst August Krag. A photo record of the scouts, reconnaissance units and motorcycle troops in the Waffen-SS divisions. Hardcover, 262 pages, 390 photos Dual English and German text. Price: $50 USD $60 CAD/INT.

Wie ein Fels im Meer, Volume 2 - $50 (US) / $60 (CDN). Volume II is the text volume of the divisional history. 135 photos and 388 pages of text.

Europäische Freiwillige der Waffen-SS im Bild (Nation Europa / Ertel and Schulze-Kossens). 310 pages, large format, German/English text, 611 illustrations. Another classic re-released! This photo album covers the non-Germanic formations of the Waffen-SS. Price: $50 (US) / $60 (CDN.