Schiffer Military Books

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Lenin’s Legacy is a comprehensive, illustrated reference combining a concise history of the Soviet Union with a study of its “symbolism”, which until now has largely been hidden from the West. With over 900 superb color photographs, the book shows...

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This first volume, of a three-volume set, covers the history, development and production history of the Tiger tank variants from the idea’s conception to the end of Tiger I production. It includes details on the development series known as the...

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This book presents several years of research into the history of America’s post-World War II M-1 Helmet. It provides the most comprehensive look into the research, development, and production of the M-1 Helmet during this often overlooked period. All aspects...

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This book presents the history of the U.S. military’s current issue helmet – the PASGT (“pass-get”) Helmet – and provides the most comprehensive look into the research, development, and production of the helmet between 1971 and the present. All aspects...

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The pilot-operated Bachem Ba 349 “Natter” (“Adder”) was one of several unexpected new weapons Germany was seeking to perfect for a more effective defense against Allied heavy bombers. The idea of the ground-to-air missile to slow down, if not stop,...

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The January 1942 “Dienstalterliste” lists the hundreds of officers in the SS from full Colonel to General. Detailing their post at that time during the war, this wartime publication, available now for the first time in a facsimile edition, also...

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Here for the first time ever, is a book dedicated to the head-dress worn by the British Heavy Cavalry, both regular, and volunteer of the period 1842 to the present day. It is lavishly illustrated with both colour and black...

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Oxford's Own is the story of No. 15/XV Squadron, Royal Flying Corps/Royal Air Force, of the men who served with it and the aircraft it flew. It is a story of determination, courage, fortitude and life. The life of a...

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This full-color book covers nearly all of the NATO, and other European armies’ camouflaged uniforms, and not only shows and explains the many patterns, but also their efficacy of design. Described and illustrated are the variety of materials tested in...

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Willy Messerschmitt (1898-1978) was indisputably one of the most significant of Germany’s aeronautical design engineers. This book examines Messerschmitt’s life as a designer, aircraft builder, and businessman; it begins with the Harth-Messerschmitt gliders (1913-1923), winds its way through the sportplanes...

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As the Luftwaffe’s standard fighter, beginning in 1937 the Bf 109 was produced in large numbers and after the outbreak of the Second World War saw action over every front. With this light, high-performance aircraft Professor Willy Messerschmitt had created...

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This second volume in the Uniforms and Equipment of the Imperial German Army 1900-1918: A Study in Period Photographs series, contains over 500 never before published photographic images of the Imperial German military forces. Contained in this volume are photographs...

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This book describes in detail and striking photos, many unpublished, the development and amassing of Russia’s armored vehicles from World War I through World War II. Included in this text are those models that did not make it to production,...

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Hats Off offers a concise history of U.S. Army headgear from the immediate post Civil War era to the eve of World War I. In this study historian John P. Langellier shares more than a quarter of a century of...

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In the Saddle is the touching story of a memorable Civil War unit, and covers the first days of the war, the middle war with its exhausting battles, skirmishes and cavalry raids, and the end of the war with depleted...

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Nearly every World War II fighter squadron that flew in Europe has had its history chronicled. Other than "Pappy" Boyington's famous VMF-214 "Black Sheep", little has been written about Marine Corps squadrons in World War II. The contribution of VMF-223,...

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Created by aviation pioneer Willy Messerschmitt, the Bf 109 was an innovative, ground-breaking design. In the face of stiff competition from other German aircraft manufacturers, this powerful, maneuverable and light aircraft was selected as the Luftwaffe’s standard fighter, and it...

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Kurt Tank’s twin-engine, wooden creation, the German “Moskito”, is covered in detail in this new volume. Numerous photos and line drawing show the various types, and proposed future developments.[AuthorName]By (author) Manfred Griehl[/AuthorName][AuthorBio][/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]over 100 b/w photos, drawings[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Focke-Wulf Ta 154[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]over 100 b/w...

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X PLANES OF THE THIRD REICH SERIES An Illustrated Series on Germany's Experimental Aircraft of World War II Over 200 images, including three-view drawings, comprise this one of a kind photo album on the He 162. Included are photos of...

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The famed Bf 109F is shown on a variety of war fronts,with coverage of its various markings, paint schemes (including color profiles), and in up-close detail.[AuthorName]By (author) Manfred Griehl[/AuthorName][AuthorBio][/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]over 100 b/w photos, drawings[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Messerschmitt Bf 109F[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]over 100 b/w photos, drawings[/ColorPattern]

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History of Strategic Air Command's biggest bomber that helped keep the peace during the early years of the Cold War. The six-engined B-36—later ten engine—was the first intercontinental bomber that could fly across continents, hit its target, and return to...

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The Ju 52 is presented in its early bomber, and later its famous transport roles. Covered are its use on a variety of war fronts and in detailed, up-close photos and line drawings.[AuthorName]By Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]At Schiffer Craft, we celebrate...

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Here at last is the exciting, detailed story of the U.S. Eighth Air Force's only Radar Countermeasure squadron that flew from England duing World War II. This book tells of the men of the elite 36th Bomb Squadron and the...

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The enigmatic science of military intelligence is examined in this personal record, written by Brig.Gen. Oscar W. Koch, who served during World War II as chief of intelligence for General George S. Patton, Jr., one of the most colorful military...