Guns of The Third Reich

Author: John Walter
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750968540
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 262

Book Description
The armies of the Third Reich were a formidable foe for the Allied forces – largely thanks to the effectiveness of their equipment and weaponry. In this first-class book, renowned firearms expert John Walter examines the full range of guns used from the commercially successful Walter PP and PPK, to the double-action, personal defence pistols Mauser HSc and Sauer M38. Walter also considers the value of weapons that were captured and then used, by the Wehrmacht and the police. Thoroughly researched and illustrated with fascinating examples, this comprehensive reference book covers all significant aspects of design and employment, including data for each weapon on length, weight, barrel, magazine and muzzle velocity. This is an indispensable resource on a compelling subject.

Weapons of the Third Reich

Author: Terry Gander
Publisher: Doubleday Books
ISBN: 9780385150903
Category : Germany
Languages : en
Pages : 371

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Training Rifles

Author: Simpson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780972781527
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

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Gun Control in the Third Reich

Author: Stephen P. Halbrook
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781598131611
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Presents the history of how the Nazi regime used laws restricting firearms ownership to disarm and repress its enemies and consolidate power which rendered political opponents defenseless.

German Guns of the Third Reich

Author: Ian Baxter
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 1783038497
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 307

Book Description
"German Guns of the Third Reich is an illustrated record of German light and heavy artillery, heavy mortars, anti-tank and anti-aircraft guns at war. Using previously unpublished photographs, many of which have come from the albums of individuals who took part in the war, it presents a unique visual account of the various German guns that were deployed for action between 1939 and 1945.The book analyses the development of the German gun at war and shows how it became of decisive importance for the preparation and the successful conduct of atta and defense. It describes how German forces carefully built up their assault forces utilizing all available guns and making into an effective killing machine. It shows how various Panzerjger and Panzergrenadier units fought on the battlefield using a host of antitank guns with lethal effect. Throughout the book it depicts life as a gunner, how the guns were deployed for action, and illustrates the various modes of transport that were used to move the guns from one battle front to another. Each chapter details the various guns that went into production and eventually saw action on the battlefield. "

German Weapons of World War II

Author: Stephen Hart
Publisher: Amber Books
ISBN: 9781782746294
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
What weapons made the Nazis seemingly invincible? From fighter planes to guns and ships, this compendium explores the most important weaponry and equipment used by the German armed services in World War II--including the Wehrmacht, Waffen SS, Luftwaffe, and Navy. There's a full-color side-profile artwork for each featured item, accompanied by summaries of its development and service history, and with a full specifications table.

Gun Control in Nazi-occupied France

Author: Stephen P. Halbrook
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781598133073
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Nazi Germany invaded France in 1940. In every occupied town, Nazi soldiers put up posters that demanded that civilians surrender their firearms within twenty-four hours or else be shot. Despite the consequences, many French citizens refused to comply with the order. In Gun Control in Nazi-Occupied France: Tyranny and Resistance, Stephen P. Halbrook tells this story of Nazi repression and the brave French men and women who refused to surrender to it. Taking advantage of a prewar 1935 French gun registration law, the Nazis used registration records kept by the French police to easily locate gun owners to enforce their demand that firearms be surrendered. Countless French citizens faced firing squads for refusing to comply. But many French citizens had resisted the 1935 decree, preventing the Nazis from fully enforcing the confiscation order. Throughout the Nazi occupation, the French Resistance grew, arming itself to conduct resistance activities and fight back against the occupation. Drawing on records of the German occupation and testimonies from members of the French resistance, Gun Control in Nazi-Occupied France is the first book to focus on the Nazis' efforts to disarm the French"--

Captured Arms / Beutewaffen

Author: Guus de Vries
Publisher: S I Publicaties Bv
ISBN: 9789078521068
Category : Firearms
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Captured Arms / Beutewaffen is Vol. IX in the Propaganda Photo Series on World War II German small arms. This volume is dedicated to the millions of small arms that were captured by the German army in more than twelve different countries. Most weapons were reissued to the German army, para-military units and auxiliaries. They were often used in their original state, but sometimes modified to German standards. This book covers all small arms described in the 'Kennblatter fremden Gerats' (instruction sheets on foreign material) and many other weapons. Last but not least, Captured Arms / Beutewaffen features a unique selection of original German World War II propaganda photos, depicting captured arms in use in German service. ILLUSTRATIONS: 200 *

The Economics of World War II

Author: Mark Harrison
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521785037
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 336

Book Description
This book provides a new quantitative view of the wartime economic experiences of six great powers; the UK, the USA, Germany, Italy, Japan and the USSR. What contribution did economics made to war preparedness and to winning or losing the war? What was the effect of wartime experiences on postwar fortunes, and did those who won the war lose the peace? A chapter is devoted to each country, reviewing its economic war potential, military-economic policies and performance, war expenditures and development, while the introductory chapter presents a comparative overview. The result of an international collaborative project, the volume aims to provide a text of statistical reference for students and researchers interested in international and comparative economic history, the history of World War II, the history of economic policy, and comparative economic systems. It embodies the latest in economic analysis and historical research.

Germany's Secret Weapons of World War II

Author: Roger Ford
Publisher: Amber Books
ISBN: 9781838860721
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
Broken down by weapon types, the book includes reference tables, diagrams, colorful maps, charts and photographs, presenting all the core data in easy-to-follow formats.