Die Ritterkreuzträger der Deutschen Wehrmacht 1939-1945

[Bill Hughes]

Just picked up this series
Die Ritterkreuzträger der Deutschen Wehrmacht 1939-1945 by Thomas/Wegmann

When they first came out they were beyond what I could afford and had often seen single volumes offered here and there. I could not pass up on the opportunity when a book dealer put these up for auction. I believe that they are the complete set at 16 volumes, a huge undertaking ,too bad they did not complete it.


I had never had one in my hands and am staggered by the quality and detail of the work. I have been collecting autographs of Knights Cross recipients for years and have most of the reference material out there but nothing holds a candle to this set

[germanmedals]

Could you post few pictures of pages, so we can see how the inside looks like?

[chen]

This set is now increased to 18 volumes. See some examples of the content.

[chen]

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[germanmedals]

Looks great What is the cost of whole set?

[chen]

I think you can look at weitze.net , then under search , type " die ritterkreuztrager der deutschen wehrmacht" in the "Antique Books" box, you should find these books. Each costs 70 Euro. Hope this help.

[jmark]

Originally Posted by chen

This set is now increased to 18 volumes. See some examples of the content.

You're missing one: Teil XI: Pioniertruppe Band 1: A-K

The series stalled for a number of years but news ones are now being released. Let's hope they continue. One of the best series out there.

Jason

[Bill Hughes]

Thanks for posting the pics of the books Chen, I can see you have some great material and I can see which two I am missing.

Cheers
Bill

[Bill Hughes]

Originally Posted by jmark

You're missing one: Teil XI: Pioniertruppe Band 1: A-K

The series stalled for a number of years but news ones are now being released. Let's hope they continue. One of the best series out there.

Jason

Hi Jason,

Thanks for the info. Do I understand correctly that the set currently sits at 19 Vols?

Great news that they are continuing the project. Any info on what is next release dates and seller?

Cheers
Bill

[jmark]

Originally Posted by Bill Hughes

Hi Jason,

Thanks for the info. Do I understand correctly that the set currently sits at 19 Vols?

Great news that they are continuing the project. Any info on what is next release dates and seller?

Cheers
Bill

I believe it is 19 volumes so far, but I stand to be corrected.

The series languished for many years. The publisher, Biblio Verlag, was very slack, releasing a book every few years, but recently, the prolific German author/publisher Veit Scherzer seems to have taken over the reins. I'm hoping he continues to release volumes at a quicker rate.

No idea on release dates. The Biblio home page hasn't been updated since 2005! I only found out about a new volume once it's released. I buy all my volumes from Bob Ruman at "Articles of War" (http://www.articlesofwar.com/) in New Mexico. I understand it's difficult to buy copies directly from the German publisher, so I wait for Bob to do all the hard work!

All the best,
Jason

[Bill Hughes]

Thanks Jason!

I will check him out. I did a little more trolling on the internet and you are right in that there are 19 vols,as you said Veit Scherzer has authored the last vol and hope he continues at a quicker pace. His work RITTERKREUZTRAGER 1939-1945 is great,bringing under the microscope many dubious claims.

[Klaus Richter]

There are 20 volumes. Along with the new Pioneertruppe volume, there is an Infanterie 7, and a Panzertruppe 2. I love this series! Here is the newer Biblio website, that is updated regularly: http://www.militariabiblio.de/

[chen]

My bookshelf shows 18 volumes ( see images) except the latest Pioneertruppe volume which I ordered yesterday from Weitze at once( not shown here as it is still on its way). So the complete set is 19 volumes so far , not 20 volumes unless I miss something.

[chen]

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