"German Paratroopers"
Is the book for the fallschirmjäger Collector, it explains in detail through highly detailed color photos, every aspect of the Fallschirmjäger uniform, equipment, books, documents, insignia and medals.
Some of the best-known collectors have opened their wonderful collections, and granted the use of their photos to create this book.
It has 196 pages and an amazing 539 photos.
Written by: Robert Kurz.
Published by: Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
Date: 2000.
Language: English.
"GREENDEVILS"
German paratroopers 1939 - 1945
This book has managed to save some of the stories and photos still lying at home with some of the former Fallschirmjäger. Their personal accounts of the war years are thus saved for the future.
It has 144 pages and 179 of some of the most beautiful photos from personal archives.
Written by: Jean Yves Nasse.
Published by: Histoire & Collections.
Date: 1997.
Language: English.
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"Fallschirmjäger in Crete"
Written by Jean-Yves Nasse
Published by Histoire & Collections 2002
Language: English
"Fallschirmjäger in Crete"
Is yet another historical masterpiece from the hand of Jean-Yves Nasse the well known French WW2 Historian who has build up quite a reputation with his other book "Green Devils".
In this book he gives an in-depth account of the airborne assault on Crete on the 20th of May 1941 "Operation Merkur"
With photos and eyewitness accounts from both fighting parties as well as accounts from the local population, the author depicts the grim reality of war and what it did to the young men who fought in it.
Some of the worlds best known Collectors have unselfishly opened up their collections to help create this book and keep the memory of the fallen soldiers alive.
The book has 160 pages and carries an amazing 317 seldom seen and rare photos.
Definitely a must have book!
"Deutsche Fallschirmjäger im zweiten Weltkrieg"
This book gives a very detailed and great historical insight into the operations and campaigns fought
by the German Paratrooper.
It has 399 pages and 398 photos.
Written by: Franz Kurowski.
Published by: Edition Aktuel GmbH..
Date: 1990.
Language: German.
"Heaven and Hell"
the war diary of a German Paratrooper
This is the wartime diary of Martin Pöppel who was a member of the Fallschirmjäger, who fought in almost every campaign from 1940 till his capture in 1945.
It has 256 pages and 138 photos from Martin Pöppel's personal archive.
Written by: Martin Pöppel.
Published by: Spellbount Publishers.
Date: 2000.
Language: English.
"Die Bildchronink der Fallschirmtruppe"
Is the complete history of the German WW2 paratroop branch, through text and photos it explains the operations and campaigns. It gives attention to their weapons and equipment.
It has 224 Pages and 522 photos some of them never published before.
Written by: Arnold von Roon.
Published by: Dörfler Nebel Verlag.
Language: German.
"Grüne Teufel in den Abruzzen"
from the series "der Landser" No. 190
This is a 1950s published magazine in which former soldiers told their stories.
This particular magazine tells the story of the battle for Italy at the end of 1943.
It has 62 pages and 12 drawings.
Written by: Hans Bertram.
Published by: Erich Pabel Verlag.
Language: German.
"Storming Eagles"
This book gives the complete history of every campaign the Fallschirmäger participated in.
This book gives some special attention to their weapons and formations and units.
It has 191 pages and 146 photos.
Written by: James Lucas.
Published by: Guild Publishing.
Date: 1988.
Language: English.
"Hitler's Sky Warriors"
Is a historical photo reference book on Fallschirmjäger.
It covers all the Fallschirmjäger campaigns of WW2 and includes photos of all major FJ commanders.
It has 176 pages and 250 highly detailed wartime photos.
Written by: Christopher Ailsby.
Published by: Spellmount Limited.
Date: 2000.
Language: English.
"World War Two Troop Type
Parachutes"
Axis
This book gives in detail the story of all types of parachutes used by the axis forces.
With some highly detailed photos it gives a clear insight into the collecting of parachutes.
It has 140 pages and 218 photos.
Written by: Guy Richards.
Published by: Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
Date: 2000.
Language: English.
"Fallschirmjäger RGT 3"
Volume 1
This book has everything you ever wanted to know about the 3rd Fallschirmjäger regiment, about it's men their Commanders the photos they took of the actions and their comrades.
This book covers the early years of the newly formed 3rd Regiment.
Many of the former members of this regiment and a lot of collectors and historians have contributed their knowledge and expertise to make this book into a historical document without an equal.
It has 265 pages and 514 photos.
Written by: Klaus J. Peters.
Published by: R. James Bender Publishing.
Date: 1992.
Language: English.
"Fallschirmjäger RGT 3"
Volume 2
This book has everything you ever wanted to know about the 3rd Fallschirmjäger regiment, about it's men their Commanders the photos they took of the actions and their comrades.
Many of the former members of this regiment and a lot of collectors and historians have contributed their knowledge and expertise to make this book into a historical document without an equal.
It has 672 pages and a staggering 1190 photos.
Written by: Klaus J. Peters.
Published by: R. James Bender Publishing.
Date: 1995.
Language: English.
"Uniforms and Traditions of the
Luftwaffe"
Volume 1,2 and 3
This Series of three books cover every aspect of the Luftwaffe during WW2.
These books have been written within the highest sense of historical accuracy and a lot of research has gone into them.
John R. Angolia and Adolf Schlicht have written these Books.
Vol.1 has 592 pages and numerous photos from the best collections in the world. Published 1996.
Vol.2 has 480 pages and numerous photos from the best collections in the world. Published 1997.
Vol.3 has 592 pages and numerous photos from the best collections in the world. Published 1998.
Published by: R. James Bender Publishing.
Language: English.
"Fallschirmjäger"
Through photos from Fallschirmjäger Collectors, this book gives a great insight into every aspect of the German WW2 Paratrooper. It has lots of great photos of some fine collections and is a great reference.
It has 205 pages and 300 photos of men and equipment.
Written by: Thomas McGuirl and Uwe Feist.
Published by: Feist Publications Inc.
Language: English.
" Der Deutsche Fallschirmjager "
Magazine for former fallschirmjäger.
Published: 1956.
Language: German.
"German Airborne Troops 1939 - 1945"
The no 139 book in the Osprey "Men at arms" series.
This book briefly explains the role these airborne forces filled within some of the major operations during WW2.
It gives a summary of their campaigns and actions.
It has 40 pages, 34 photos and 8 very beautiful and highly detailed drawings.
Written by: Bruce Quarrie.
Drawings by: Mike Chappell.
Published by: Osprey Publishing Ltd.
Date: 1983.
Language: English.
"German Parachute Forces 1935 - 1945"
This is a handy small in size book and gives a good summary description of the major Fallschirmjäger items used.
It has 32 pages and 70 photos
Written By: Brian L. Davis
Published by: Arms and Armor press as the 5th book in the "Key Uniform Guides" series.
Date: 1974.
Language: English.
"Kreta"
from the series "Das III Reich magazines
This magazine covers the fallschirmjäger history and the role it played during WW2
The several different articles are by different writers.
It has 63 pages and 77 photos.
Published by: John Jahr Verlag Kg.
Date: Unknown.
Language: German.
"General Meindl und seine Fallschirmjäger"
Written by two former Fallschirmjäger, this book covers every aspect of the actions
through the eyes and thoughts of the men who fought together under the command of General Meindl.
The book has maps of every major action 288 pages and 230 rarely seen photos.
Written by: Ernst Martin Winterstein & Hans Jacobs
Published by: Selbstverlag des Suchdienstes des Bundes Deutscher Fallschirmjäger.
Date: approximately 1950s.
Language: German.
"The battle of Crete"
Is a Greek made commemorative book.
It gives an insight into the battle for Crete (Merkur) and the wounds it still carries after al these years.
It has photos of the main honor fields on Crete.
It has 244 pages and 311 photos
Written by: …..
Published by: ….
Date: ….
Language: Greek / English / German
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"Uniforms and Insignia of the
Luftwaffe 1940 - 1945"
Volume 2
Is the revised version of the 1995 publishing.
This book truly covers every aspect of the Luftwaffe from pennants and flags to boots and socks.
It has 320 pages and 363 photos.
Written by: Brian L. Davis.
Published by: Arms and Armor Publishing.
Date: 1999.
Language: English.
"Wehrmacht Camouflage uniforms & postwar derivatives"
This book gives an in-depth picture on the camouflage uniforms of the wehrmacht and has some special attention
For the Luftwaffe camouflage uniforms in particular the Fallschirmjäger smocks, bandoleers and helmetcovers.
It also contains the examples of post derivatives from the original WW2 camouflage.
It has 64 pages and 124 mostly color photos.
Written by: Daniel Peterson.
Published by: Windrow & Green Ltd.
Date: 1995.
Language: English.
" Der Fallschirmjäger "
This magazine contains several eye witness accounts of former members of the fallschirmjäger regiments.
It has 65 pages with several photos, copies of documents etc.
Produced and edited by: Gregory Way.
Date : 2001.
Language: English.
" Fallschirmjäger, les parachutistes allemands en France 1943 - 1944 "
This magazine has never seen before photos of fallschirmjäger during the period 1943 - 1944 in France.
It has 104 pages with serveral rare photos.
Written by: Alain Chazette.
Published by: Editions Histoire et Fortifications.
Date: 2001.
Language : French. Photocaptions are in English.
"Fallschirmjäger 1939 – 1945"
This Paperback gives in brief the history and battles fought by the Fallschirmjäger during the period of 1939 to 1945.
This book has 160 pages and 66 photos.
Written by: W. Haupt.
Published by: Podzun Pallas Verlag.
Date: ?.
Language: German
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"Soldat Fallschirmjäger"
(The World War two German Army combat collector’s handbook)
This paperback is volume 8 from the series and describes in detail every aspect of the Collecting of Fallschirmjäger items.
Some of the most beautiful FJ items have been photographed for this book, which is laced, with some exciting WW2 eyewitness accounts. This book shows what every collector is looking for.
It has 300 pages and 378 photos.
Written By: Chris Mason.
Published by: Pictorial Histories Publishing Co. Inc.
Date: 2000.
Language: English
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" Opfergang Deutsche Fallschirmjäger "
This
book written by former Fallschirmjäger Rudi Frübeißer, gives an insight
into the battles fought by the 9th Fallschirmjäger Regiment of which he
was a member, during D-Day and the Ardennes offensive.It gives a
day-to-day account from the 6th of June 1944 until the 5th
of March 1945, with names, dates, and casualties. It includes maps and
rare photos, field-post numbers and a staff name-lists with some burial
locations.
Every
location where he fought is described in detail and gives a shocking
insight into the lives these Fallschirmjäger led during those days.
This
book has 311 pages and 53 black & white photographs
Written By: former Fallschirmjäger Rudi Frübeißer.
Published:
Eigenverlag.
Date: 1966.
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Die Deutsche Fallschirmtruppe 1942 - 1945 "
(Battlegrounds in the South)
This book covers every battlearea in the south during the period 1942-1945.
This book has 466 pages and 18 photos and several maps.
Written by: Hans Martin Stimpel.
Published by: Verlag E.S. Mittler & Sohn GmbH.
Date: 1998.
Language: German.
"
Die Deutsche Fallschirmtruppe 1942 - 1945 "
(Battlegrounds in the East & West)
This book covers every battlearea on the eastern and western fronts during the period 1942-1945.
This book has 592 pages and 19 photos and several maps.
Written by: Hans Martin Stimpel.
Published by: Verlag E.S. Mittler & Sohn GmbH.
Date: 2001.
Language: German.
"
Fallschirmpioniere "
(In de Ardennenslacht)
This book is written by a former member of the fallschirmpioniere. In it he describes in a realistic manner the downfall of the fallschirmpioniere from the 5th FJ Division during the Ardenncampaign. It contains lots of names, dates and burialsites as well as maps and engagement descriptions.
This book has 300 pages and 267 photos and several maps.
Written by: Gerhard Martin.
Printed by: K.W. Schütz KG Preuss Oldendorf.
Date: 1984.
Language: German.
"
Tank Killers "
(History of the tankdestructionbadge)
This book lists the best of the tankbusters "Panzerknäckers" of the Geman WWII soldiers. Among wich where serveral fallschirmjäger.
This book has 144 pages and 255 photos.
Written by: Thomas W. Breyette and Roger J. Bender.
Printed by: R.J. Bender Publishing.
Date: 2000.
Language: English.
" Fallschirmjäger der Waffen-SS im Bild "
This book tells the history of the SS Fallschirmjäger units during WWII.Their operations and the structure of their units.
This book has 151 pages and 225 photos.
Written by: Kunzmann-Milius.
Printed by: Munin Verlag GmbH, Osnabrück.
Date: 1986.
Language: German.
" 10 Mei 1940 De Schorpioen slaat toe "
(10th may 1940 The Scorpion Strikes)
This book is a highly detailed account of the airborne
operation against Holland on the 10th of May 1940.
Together wit German and Dutch veterans of the battles the writer gives a
historic view.
This book has 118 pages and 74 photos.
Written by: F.S.A> Beekman.
Printed by: Brabantia Nostra.
Date: 1991.
Language: Dutch.
" The fall of Crete "
In this book Alan Clark has given a highly detailed and very clear historical insight into the battle and "Fall "of Crete from both British and German point of view.
This book has 211 pages and 217 photos.
Written: Alan Clark.
Printed by: Cassell Military Paperbacks.
Date: 2001.
Language: English.
" Der Blaue Komet "
This book gives the complete unit history of the 4th Bat. during every battle they fought. All officers are named and it has an extensive namelist. A must have book to the collector who wants a bit of backgroundinfo.
This book has 239 pages and 32 photos and several maps.
Written by: Dietrich Brehde.
Printed by: Schild Verlag GMBH.
Date: 1988.
Language: German.
" Fallschirmjäger damals und danach "
(Paratroopers then and now)
In this book the famous general tells his history from his time in Brest (France) up until his release from French captivity after his time being a P.O.W. A revealing book with insight from a man who stood at the helm of some of the heaviest battles.
This has 272 pages and 7 photos and several drawn maps.
Witten by: H.B. Ramcke
Printed by: Lorch Verlag GMBH.
Date: 1951.
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