From the London Bomber to the Flying Wing Jet Fighter
Known for the London bomber of WW1, Gotha also built successful seaplanes. During WW2, Gotha built cargo gliders and the Messerschmitt Bf 110 under licence, gearing up in 1945 to build flying wing jet fighters, even designing its more radical successor. After the war Gotha returned to producing gliders and production finally came to an end in ......
A comprehensive examination of the Third Reich's foreign policy between the pre-war years of 1933-1939, from Germany's withdrawal from the League of Nations, to the remilitarization of the Rhineland, the Austrian 'Anschluss', the Munich Conference, the annexation of the Czech lands, the Danzig crisis, and finally to the outbreak of World War II.
A History of Langemark German Cemetery and Self-guided Tour
The first indepth history of Langemark German Cemetery to be published with the English speaking visitor in mind, Studetenfriedhof to Soldatenfriedhof tells the story of the evolution of Langemark German cemetery from its creation in the Great War, the influence of the Nazis before and during WW2 and its evolution into the modern cemetery of ......
This richly illustrated book details the wide-ranging construction and urban planning projects launched across Germany after the Nazi Party seized power. The authors show that it was an intentional program to thoroughly reorganize the country's economic, cultural, and political landscapes in order to create a dramatically new Germany, saturated ......
The Regional Leaders of the Nazi Party and Their Deputies
This third volume presents the lives and careers of 37 men who governed many of the 43 administrative regions (Gaue) of the NSDAP. Lavishly illustrated and relying on numerous primary sources and first-hand accounts, it fills a significant void in the historiography of the Third Reich and twentieth century Europe.
This thoroughly revised and updated edition provides a comprehensive introduction to contemporary Germany, one of the world's leading economic and political powers. Tracing the country's transformation since World War II, the author provides an in-depth guide to Germany's current institutions, actors, and challenges.
This thoroughly revised and updated edition provides a comprehensive introduction to contemporary Germany, one of the world's leading economic and political powers. Tracing the country's transformation since World War II, the author provides an in-depth guide to Germany's current institutions, actors, and challenges.
This series tells the story of all 7,364 men who were awarded the Knight's Cross, including the disputed awards. The series has over 200 photos of holders of the medal and over 100 photos of their graves. The recipients are listed in the order of the date of award. Their burial locations, where known are given. Any higher awards are also covered.