There have been numerous books written on the German Army since the end of World War II. Books on the men, their tactics, commanders, equipment, weaponry and histories of the major battles they fought in can be found on the bookshelves of almost all 20th Century history enthusiasts. Yet until now, no book has covered the history of the German soldier in such complete detail. Deutsche Soldaten is the definitive visual history of the German soldier and provides a unique reflection of of a soldier's daily life, right down to how they washed themselves on the front, or behaved when at rest, what their pastimes, ambitions, and worries were, and how they spent their leave all through the collections of personal items and other artefacts they left behind. The author, an expert on 20th-Century military history and an avid collector of various militaria, makes available to the general public for the first time his extensive collection, compiled over many years to provide his fellow enthusiasts with the ultimate guide to the World War II German soldier. Each item's history is explained in detail, with numerous close-up photographs showing exactly what the genuine article looks like. With most of the collection in mint condition, and many items having never been seen before, Deutsche Soldaten is quite simply a must-buy for anyone interested in history. Jointly produced by Casemate and Andrea Press, it will be available in 5 languages, English, German, French, Spanish and Italian, from November this year.
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... a substantial work which separates the soldier from the military machine and explores him as an individual...This book will be welcomed by the serious collector. --The Armourer Militaria Magazine. 11/2008
This is an impressive book, obviously painstakingly researched and beautifully put together...the detail into which the author delves is staggering. --Classic Military Vehicle, 03/2009
This book is, indeed, the most in-depth examination of the German infantryman during WWII and will surely become the bible for any modeller, re-enactor, historian, in fact anybody interested in Second World War history. This really comes under the heading must have! --Military Modelling, 9/01/2009
It is the most comprehensive and extraordinary collection packed with an unbelievable amount of detail and printed to the highest standards. --Military Modelling.com
If you have any interest in the history of the WW II German soldier then this book is a must have read as it s an essential reference material. --Raider
This is an impressive book, obviously painstakingly researched and beautifully put together...the detail into which the author delves is staggering. --Classic Military Vehicle, 03/2009
This book is, indeed, the most in-depth examination of the German infantryman during WWII and will surely become the bible for any modeller, re-enactor, historian, in fact anybody interested in Second World War history. This really comes under the heading must have! --Military Modelling, 9/01/2009
It is the most comprehensive and extraordinary collection packed with an unbelievable amount of detail and printed to the highest standards. --Military Modelling.com
If you have any interest in the history of the WW II German soldier then this book is a must have read as it s an essential reference material. --Raider
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Bor
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Let me begin by mentioning that I really like this book. It is a book about the uniforms, equipment and weapons of the German soldier in World War Two. You will not find any officer's equipment (the peaked officer cap is missing!) but only things that other ranks would have used. And then only soldiers you'd find in an Infantry Division, so no Panzermen here, nor mountain troops or paratroops. But they are shown in greater detail than I've seen elsewhere. And what's also very intereseting, the book shows how some items worked or were put together (e.g. the different belts and straps, or the Zeltbahn, or how to load the Kar98k).
The index lists chapters on the following: helmets, uniforms, belts and buckles, gas masks, field equipment, obeservation orientation and communication, weapons, complements, documents, decorations, health and hygiene, food, propaganda, music, tobacco and leave and leasure time.
I found that the chapters on gasmasks, field equipment, health and hygiene and food were especially interesting, with lots of details and information. The chapter on medals though was a bit short and I found a fair number of insignia I know about missing here.
The format of the book is that it shows the items under discussion in lots of photo's, but uniforms are not worn by models. Rather they are spread out and shown without a background. Their use is underlined by war-time photo's. I found this an inspiring way of portraying the different items, as it allows you to see lots of details that would be missing if they were shown by models only.
All in all it's a book I'm very happy with. The only problem is that I now have to hope the author will also come up with Deutsche Offiziere as a companian title to this one to find a similar wealth of information on officer's uniforms and equipment!
The index lists chapters on the following: helmets, uniforms, belts and buckles, gas masks, field equipment, obeservation orientation and communication, weapons, complements, documents, decorations, health and hygiene, food, propaganda, music, tobacco and leave and leasure time.
I found that the chapters on gasmasks, field equipment, health and hygiene and food were especially interesting, with lots of details and information. The chapter on medals though was a bit short and I found a fair number of insignia I know about missing here.
The format of the book is that it shows the items under discussion in lots of photo's, but uniforms are not worn by models. Rather they are spread out and shown without a background. Their use is underlined by war-time photo's. I found this an inspiring way of portraying the different items, as it allows you to see lots of details that would be missing if they were shown by models only.
All in all it's a book I'm very happy with. The only problem is that I now have to hope the author will also come up with Deutsche Offiziere as a companian title to this one to find a similar wealth of information on officer's uniforms and equipment!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By R. Stewart
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
An illustrated guide to the equipment and field gear carried by the German soldier in WW2.
This book is first class , good clear photographs , excellent descriptions .
This book is first class , good clear photographs , excellent descriptions .
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is the best book on WW11 German uniforms and equiptment that one could possibly wish for. Absolutely fantastic.
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Great book, lots of info
This is a must for any WW2 German Re-enactor. If you want to get it right then get this book. Loads of info about what you would of had if you were a Soldat in WW2
Published 23 days ago by brian baxter
3.0 out of 5 stars
Decent, but poor text
An interesting book with a stunning collection of details about German Infantry equipment. The downside is the poor text. Read more
Published 6 months ago by It's Me
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Very good book, and highly recommended.
This is a really good book about Heer troops uniforms and equipment. It isn't perfect (e.g. there are some examples of post-war kit, like breadbags), but it is one of the better... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. A. J. KNEALE
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A MUST HAVE BOOK 5 STARS +
This book is fantastic value for the money with some of the best information and lots of pictures of equipment and variations of each type, the same goes for uniforms and personnel... Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2011 by HOPPY
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Great photo and information ref
This is a great photo and information ref about the German soilder during WWII and the equipment he carried. Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2010 by Dean Allison
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Everything you need to know about a German WW2 soldier
This book is amazing and a must have for any WW2 historian, researcher or like myself, miltary modeller. Read more
Published on 18 Feb 2010 by Mr. Thomas Primett
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Deutsche Soldaten
I was very pleased with the quick and professional service I received would use again
Published on 8 April 2009 by K. C. Bennett
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A must have in every library
One of the best I've seen in a while, and I own quite a lot.
High glossy paper with excellent photograph material. Read more
High glossy paper with excellent photograph material. Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2009 by Erik Lambooy
4.0 out of 5 stars
Lets get personal...
A new book out on the subject but surprise surprise still a couple of junior errors about kit. The book it's self is fine, good photos and lots of cuttings etc from manuals and... Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2008 by Der Spiess
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