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Nazi Women - Hitler's Seduction of a Nation

Cate Haste First edition 2001 by Channel 4 Books Hardback with dust wrapper 256 pages (8 pages b/white photos) ISBN 0-7522-1936-7

An often shocking look at the role ordinary German women played by conforming to the Nazi ideal and forming the backbone of the regime. Women were wooed by the Nazis, and presented with a reassuringly female identity as bearers of culture for the next generation; motherhood was their highest duty and their housewife role recognised as a profession. But as war loomed, events took a darker turn and German women became complicit in a chain of events even more shameful. While Hitler transfixed vast crowds, he could also enthral women on a personal level. However, his intimate affairs were troubled and controversial. The incestuous arrangement with his niece Geli, who later committed suicide, one of several women known to have been intimate with Hitler who were driven to despair. Finally, his liaison with Eva Braun who he kept firmly in the background, having declared himself "married to Germany", resisting marriage until the day before their deaths.

Nearly as new. Ink smudge on P31. Dust wrapper encapsulated in plastic film. Not price clipped.

H:24 x W:16 x D:2.5cm £8.00 + £4.45 P&P UK

Hitler's Children

Guido Knopp Translated into English 2002 Published by Sutton Publishing Hardback with dust wrapper 290 pages (16 pages b/white photos) ISBN 0-7509-2732-1

Hitler's Third Reich was responsible for the betrayal and exploitation of an entire generation of young people. From toddlers upwards, they were completely monopolised by the state and indoctrinated into becoming willing recruits into Nazism and fanatical racism. They were also relied upon as enthusiastic support forces, obliging informers, and willing cannon-fodder. Guido Knopp presents the life-stories of many of "Hitler's Children" through shocking personal accounts of former Hitler Youth members. With sources of information including hitherto unpublished evidence of how Hitler gained power over his young people, Knopp has painted a disturbing picture of how the minds of a whole generation of German youngsters were poisoned.

Virtually as new. Dust wrapper encapsulated in plastic film. Not price clipped.

H:24 x W:16 x D:3.2cm £8.00 + £4.45 P&P UK

Stalingrad - Memories and Reassessments

Joachim Wieder (Author) and Heinrich Graf Von Einsiedel (Co-author), Helmut Bogler (Translator) Published 1995 by Arms and Armour Press Hardback with dust wrapper 320 pages (not illustrated) ISBN 1-85409-303-7

A survivor of Stalingrad’s personal account of Hitler's foolhardy offensive which culminated in one of the most awesome battles and finally one of the most dreadful defeats of WWII. Against the advice of his senior officers, Hitler decreed that Stalingrad must be taken and he threw a quarter of a million men into a doomed campaign in which over half were killed and his proud Sixth Army annihilated. This is a stunning, impactful review now regarded as a classic.

Minor signs of use on dust wrapper, otherwise almost as new.

H:24 x W:16 x D:3cm £5.00 + £4.45 P&P UK

Dressed for Duty Vols. 1 & 2 - America's Women in Uniform 1898-1973

Jill Halcomb Smith Published by R. James Bender Vol. 1 First edition 2001 pictorial hardback - 480 pages ISBN 0-912138-81-5 Vol. 2 First edition 2004 pictorial hardback - 544 pages ISBN 0-912138-85-8 Without dust wrappers as issued.

A landmark reference guide and in-depth study of the evolution of American women's service uniforms and insignia with an overview of the role of women in the service of the USA. The documentation of volunteer organisations will also be a valuable resource for anyone looking for information on the lesser-known women's groups that existed in time of war. Profusely illustrated with contemporary photographs and illustrations (many in colour) of original items of clothing and insignia. Over 50 organisations including: Aerial Nurse Corps of America. American Red Cross, Army Women's Voluntary Services, Army Nurse Corps, Cadet Nurse Corps, Citizen's Defense Corps, Daughters of the American Revolution Hospital Corps, Jewish Welfare Board Women's Unit, Marine Corps Women's Reserve, Motor Corps of America, National League of Women's Service, National Security Women's Corps, Navy Nurse Corps and more.

Jill Halcomb Smith is a professional military historian with more than 25 years of experience, and seven book titles in circulation world-wide. She curates, and preserves military historical items and created the "Dressed for Duty: America's Women in Uniform, 1898-1973” exhibits at the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum in Denver, Colorado, and for the Women in Military Service for America (WIMSA) at Arlington National Cemetery. Her work around the globe in conjunction with museums, libraries, and archives is no less impressive and include: The National Archives-Washington, DC; The Imperial War Museum-London; Die Bundesarchiv-Berlin and many others.

As new. Fly leaves embossed “Library of Alastair Walker Reid”.

Vol 1: H:23.7 x W:16 x D:4cm Vol 2: H:23.7 x W:16 x D:3cm

£70.00 + £9.05 P&P UK

Cuirassiers and Heavy Cavalry - Dress Uniforms of the German Imperial Cavalry 1900-1914

D.S.V. Fosten First edition - published 1973 by Almark Publications Paperback - 136 pages (predominantly b/white with 16 pages in colour) ISBN 0-85524-131-4

A superbly illustrated guide to the dress uniforms of the heavy cavalry regiments of the Imperial German Army with 16 colour plates, over 90 pictures and scores of line drawings illustrating in detail the many and comples items of wear used by these troops. The full dress uniforms were worn, with very little change, on all occasions up to 1907 when, for the first time, an official grey-green field service uniform was introduced. The full dress uniform continued to be worn for parades, garrison guard mounting, church parades, walking out, social occasions, at court and at courts martial up to the outbreak of war.

Used condition. Small tear to front cover at bottom of spine, pages ends slightly dusty but otherwise no real issues.

H:21 x W:15 x D:1.2cm £5.00 + £1.90 P&P UK

A Treatise on the Snider - personally gifted by Ian Skennerton to Herb Woodend

The British Soldier's Firearm 1866 - c.1880Development, Manufacture and Issue of the Snider Rifle and Carbine 1862 - post 1900

First Edition Ian D. Skennerton Published 1977 by I. D. Skennerton, Australia Hardback with dust wrapper - 181 pages (black/white throughout) ISBN 0-9597438-7-1

A very special book as it was gifted to Herb Woodend by the author Ian Skennerton. The title page carries a personal penned message to Herb, thanking him for his invaluable assistance in the book's production and their friendship. It is signed Ian D. Skennerton and dated 2.6.78. The inside front cover and first two pages are each stamped ‘H. J. WOODEND’ in ink (denoting his personal library). Herb Woodend MBE who passed away in 2003 was the Custodian of the famous Ministry of Defence Pattern Room at Enfield Lock from 1966 - 2002. This is one of the largest collections of military small arms in the world which is now the core of the National Firearms Centre at the Royal Armouries in Leeds. Much information can be found online.

Now to the subject matter: The 1860s saw major changes in military equipment and thinking, amongst the foremost of these being the introduction of breech-loaders as general issue arms throughout Europe. Although Britain was the last of the powers to adopt the principle of the breech-loader, development of an efficient breech-loading conversion was comparatively rapid. This book covers the development of the Snider from 1862, through the trials, its adoption, subsequent variations and modifications, and on to the special colonial, police and penal models which were still in service long after the turn of the century. A valuable reference work for collectors and historians alike.

The dust jacket has been laminated by the owner. Slight fading to dust jacket spine and minor issues to top edge including a small tear on the reverse together with large oval stress mark in the lamination also on the reverse. The cloth bound book itself is in excellent condition.

H:25 x W:16.2 x D:2cm £85.00 + £4.45 P&P UK

Jäger and Schützen: dress and distinctions 1910-1914

H. Kinna (Author), D. A. Moss (Illustrator) First edition - published in 1977 by Bellona Publications Paperback - 58 pages (b/white with 8 pages of colour) ISBN 0-85242-497-3

Representing only a small proportion of the Imperial German Army, the Jäger (hunters) and Schützen (sharpshooters) nevertheless carried a prestige far transcending their actual number. Basically of light infantry character and of an independent and largely volunteer nature, they presented an elite image such as the modern paratrooper bears in relation to the orthodox infantry. Specialising in difficult terrain and with a close affinity to the natural world, the Jäger excelled in skirmishing on an independant basis, often well in advance of the main body. The Schützen, on the other hand, originally formed the sharpshooter element of various infantry regiments combining excellent marksmanship and fieldcraft, but although being freqently utilised in a 'detached' manner remained under the wing of the 'parent' organisation.

Good used condition. H:21 x W:14.8 x D:0.5cm £5.00 + £1.90 P&P UK

The PALS Battalions

Before conscription was introduced in January 1916, the PALS Battalions were a way of encouraging groups of men from the same town, village or workplace to enlist together with the promise that they would also serve together, thus becoming the focus of local civic pride This method of enlistment became very popular (boosted by the famous poster campaign featuring Lord Kitchener) as the thought of being able to leave a hum-drum life to serve with friends or family members was both exciting and reassuring, especially as many set off with guarantees of post-war employment as added encouragement. Sadly however, heavy casualties to several PALS battalions would devastate local communities throughout Britain; this became particularly apparent during the Battle of the Somme. With the introduction of conscription, the remaining PALS battalions were either dissolved, reorganized with other forces, or reinforced by a regionally diverse group of conscripts, ending their local character.

Birmingham PALS

14th, 15th & 16th (Service) Battalions of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment

Terry Carter Published 1997 by Pen & Sword Books Giant format paperback - 288 pages (b/white photos, maps and illustrations) ISBN 0-85052-547-0

A comprehensive history of the three City Battalions raised in Birmingham in WWI and includes a Roll of Honour - all the names of those killed in action, died of wounds or sickness while serving, together with a list of honours, decorations and awards for gallantry.

Virtually as new condition. H:31.5 x W:25.2 x D:1.8cm

£12.00 + £4.45 P&P UK

Hull PALS

10th, 11th, 12th & 13th Battalions East Yorkshire Regiment

David Bilton Published 1999 by Pen & Sword Books Giant format paperback - 248 pages (b/white photos, maps and illustrations) ISBN 0-85052-634-5

A comprehensive history of 92 Infantry Brigade, 31st Division during WWI and includes comprehensive and highly detailed appendices (27 in total) covering amongst other things, soldiers and officers deaths in date order, awards, service numbers and Hull PALS court-marshalled for desertion culminating with story of Private C. F. McColl who was shot at dawn.

Virtually as new condition. H:31.5 x W:25.2 x D:1.5cm

£12.00 + £4.45 P&P UK

Roll of Honour - The Great War 1914-1918 - The East Lancashire Regiment (covers the period 1914 - 1921).

Dedication page contains a sticker signed in ink by John Kenneally VC, remembered in Winston Churchill's broadcast speech "Five Years of War".

R. Raymond Walsh and Jean M. Walsh
Limited Edition - 21st May 1999
Hardback with dust wrapper - 164 pages Published by T.H.C.L. Books, Blackburn, Lancashire

Raymond Walsh, born in Blackburn in 1925, was a former East Lancashire Regiment soldier who wrote and published over 95 military titles including the official WWII record for Stonyhurst College, the seven Victoria Cross recipients of Stonyhurst and the four VCs of Blackburn. He died in May 2018 age 92. These books are from his estate.

3 available - condition new.

H:30 x W:21.5 x D:1.5cm £15.00 + £4.45 P&P UK

Regiments and Corps of the British Army

Ian S. Hallows Published 1994 by New Orchard Editions Hardback with dust wrapper 320 pages (illustrated badges) ISBN 1-85891-237-7

An excellent single-source reference to British Army regiments and their history, with details of battles, campaigns, regimental anniversaries and battle honours plus historical background and anecdotes. Interesting and helpful when researching.

Very good used condition. A hint of page yellowing but all clean and crisp. Dust wrapper edges just slightly ruffled. Not price clipped.

H:22.5 x W:14.5 x D:3cm £7.00 + £3.99 P&P UK

Manchester City Battalions of the 90th and 91st Infantry Brigades Book of Honour

Edited by Brigadier-General F. Kempster DSO & Brigadier-General H. C. E Westropp Published 1916 by Sherrat and Hughes Hard back - 784 pages including b/white platoon photographs plus 54 Page Appendix.

The definitive reference book for those with a special interest in the Manchester Regiment, especially medal collectors, and a good addition to any WWI researcher's bookcase. Includes a short history of the Regiment and lists the officers and names, rank and roll number of every man in each battalion / company / platoon, and with a platoon group photograph in every case. The remainder of the book comprises the Rolls of Honour of Firms and Institutions in Manchester and includes three photographic plates. The Appendix lists names of men who have attested under the Group System.

For those who are familiar with Manchester, the Rolls of Honour of the businesses in and around the city centre are especially interesting, even more so as the very pages themselves are from that period in time. These are printed on a cartridge paper which has a softer feel than that which has been used for the lists of battalions.

A large, heavy book, the outer boards and spine are grubby and distressed but remain attached. Page ends are grubby, with some foxing and yellowing throughout but binding generally remains firm.

H:25.5 x W:19 x D:7cm £35.00 + £9.05 P&P UK