33. Waffen-Grenadier Division der SS was one of a number of divisions in the Third Reich’s armed forces composed of foreign soldiers. The majority that formed this unit were French: volunteers or men who, because of collaboration, had been forced to help the German's on the eve of the Allied invasion in Western Europe. During February-March 1945 the French division took part in the struggle for Pomerania, facing overwhelming Soviet and Polish Forces. The unit fought in a constant retreat and met its fate during the few days of battle in Białogard (former Belgard an der Persante) and Karlino (Koerlin) region. From that point, after the Division’s reorganisation from the German to the French pattern, the retreat transformed into a chaotic escape, which for many ended tragically in Polish or Soviet captivity, or in mass graves which are still waiting to be discovered. Only a handful of the 4,500 Frenchmen who started the battle near Czarne (Hammerstein) and Człuchów (Schlochau) managed to survive and after a few weeks reached the new meeting point in Neustrelitz, Germany. After that, some of them prepared for struggle for Berlin and went to battle once more in April 1945.Łukasz Gładysiak's book is the first attempt by a Polish author to accurately recreate these episodes of the last stages of 33. Waffen-Grenadier Division der SS’s history. Collecting historical sources from all over Europe, including German Army Group Vistula’s documents, and memories of veterans of both sides of the frontline largely unpublished so far, the author takes us to the fields, towns and villages of Pomerania during the tragic days of the beginning of 1945, and follows the battle through the towns of Czarne (Hammerstein)-Człuchów (Schlochau), Szczecinek (Neustettin), Białogard (Belgardan der Persante), Karlino (Koerlin) iKołobrzeg (Kolberg). While the chronological description of the combat forms the backbone of this book, the individual soldiers’ stories, including biographies of key figures, as well as a number of previously unsolved mysteries are also covered, such as the fate of General Edgar Puaud. This is the first book that refers extensively to the French SS-men’s battles in Pomerania in the last stages of the Third Reich.

Fated to Defeat: 33. Waffen-Grenadier Division der SS 'Charlemagne' in the Struggle for Pomerania 1945

History

Gładysiak, Łukasz

Military

Helion and Company

Describes the growing perceived need and development of armored self-propelled anti-tank vehicles within Germany's Panzerwaffe during the latter half of WWII. Contains 56 b/w photos, table of development by type, organizational diagrams and 18 detailed full color vehicle profiles. Covers the Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer, Flammpanzer 38(t) Hetzer, Jagdpanzer IV L/48, Jagdpanzer IV L/70 (A and V), Jagdpanzer V Jagdpanther and Jagdpanzer VI Jagdtiger (Porsche and Henschel), Includes decals for unique markings of featured subjects in 1/72, 1/48 and 1/35 scales. Full English and Polish text. SMI Library 2. 52 pages.

Jagdpanzer: German tracked tank destroyers 1943–1945 (SMI Library)

Kagero

The BMW R75 is a World War II-era motorcycle and sidecar combination produced by the German company BMW. In the 1930s BMW were producing a number of popular and highly effective motorcycles. In 1938 development of the R75 started in response to a request from the German Army.

BMW R 75: And Other BMW Motorcycles in the German Army in 1930–1945 (Photosniper 3D)

Self-propelled tank destroyers constituted an essential component of the Third Reich’s armored arm. Vehicles, which were especially useful in defensive warfare, in which the German army found itself after losing strategic initiative on the Eastern Front in the summer 1943 and following the Allied landing in Italy and France, with time began to effectively compete in armored sub-units with classic tanks. One of the largest vehicles of that type was Jagdpanther Sd.Kfz. 173, based on the chassis of the famous Panther tank.

Jagdpanther (Photosniper 3D)

Rejmak, Adam

The main objective of the publication is to present the history of Sturmgeschutz IV , its characteristics and rules of combat use in combat, taking into account the specific applications in linear units. The whole adds an extensive collection of photographs of the vehicle preserved in the Museum of Armoured Weapons in Poznan, Wielkopolska excavated from the river Rgilewka. Photos allow not only closer look at the machine, but also to trace the process of restoring it to working condition. In addition, in the book you can find three-dimensional visualization of the described acts assault and reconstructed on the basis of archival materials schemes liveries.

Sturmgeschütz IV (Photosniper)

Jaszcolt, Marek

Idzikowski, Tomasz

Tiger II is the common name of a German heavy tank of the Second World War. The final official German designation was Panzerkampfwagen Tiger Ausf. B, often shortened to Tiger B. The ordnance inventory designation was Sd.Kfz. 182. It is also known under the informal name Königstiger (the German name for the Bengal tiger), often translated literally as Royal Tiger, or somewhat incorrectly as King Tiger by Allied soldiers

Königstiger (Photosniper)

Koenig, Mike

Szafranski, Jacek

A4 pages, archive photos, color profiles, mate coated paper, and soft cover binding.

Panzerjäger 38(t) Hetzer & G-13: Volume 2 (Photosniper 3D)

Motyka, Mariusz

Draminksi, Stefan

Michalski, Hubert

Germans had been produced many specialistic armoured vehicles. Storm tanks are among them. They were used as infantry support heavy vehicles. They destroyed buildings, fortifications, barricades etc.STURMPANZER IV BRUMMBAR built on PANZER IV chassis was one of them. It was armed with 150 mm StuH storm howitzer. From 1943 till 1945 BRUMMBAR took part in fights on all fronts. The publication is illustrated with unique 3D renderings by Samir Karmieha that show a lot of detail not only the external details of the vehicle, but also its inside. The book was also enriched with excellent modeling plans Krzysztofa Muchy that satisfy even the most demanding readers.

Sturmpanzer IV Brummbär (Photosniper 3D)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Karmieh, Samir

Mucha, Krzysztof

Antiques & Collectibles

This publication’s aim is to bring together current knowledge on Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. H and Ausf. J tanks. During his research, the author has used literature in Polish, German and English. In order to provide the reader with selected episodes from the frontline service of these vehicles, the author also referred to memoirs and other archive sources. Dozens of photographs complete the book, including many taken during active service of both variants of the tank or shortly after its completion. There are also many unpublished photographs of Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. J tanks used by troops of the 10th SS Panzer Division Frundsberg, found in April 2011 in Kluczewo near Stargard, currently undergoing a major renovation under the supervision of specialists from the Museum of Polish Arms (Muzeum Oręża Polskiego) in Kołobrzeg. These are supplemented by three-dimensional digital illustrations of complete vehicles and their details.See:

Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. H and Ausf. J. Volume 1 (Photosniper)

The Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. H and Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. J tanks were produced in the largest numbers in the range known as Sonderkraftfahrzeug 161 in German terminology – 7,000 vehicles. This means that significant quantities of these vehicles were delivered to units from late Spring 1943 in case of the Ausf. H and from Summer 1944 as far as the Ausf. J is concerned. They fought on every front of the war. In addition to the Germans, as will be described in this book, other Axis forces also used of both types of these tanks.

Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. H and Ausf. J.: Volume 2 (Photosniper)

Europe

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