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by darkertomcat
Sat Aug 20, 2011 7:49 pm
Forum: Books and Reviews
Topic: book advice on subject of Reinhard Heydrich
Replies: 0
Views: 1404

book advice on subject of Reinhard Heydrich

I am looking for a little advice on a couple titles on the subject of Heydrich in terms of bios, ran a search on amazon and found quite a few but not sure which are the best, if anyone has any advice I would be grateful. If anyone knows if there are any books on the Wansee conferance as well I would...
by darkertomcat
Thu Apr 22, 2010 9:29 pm
Forum: Wargames
Topic: Flames of War question
Replies: 0
Views: 5532

Flames of War question

I am starting up a flames of war army and considering using the SS-Panzergrendier platoon box set noticing after I ordered it that it was late war...are most games mid to late war and please pardon my ignorance but this is the first time I have played and curious what others are doing and what recom...
by darkertomcat
Wed Jul 02, 2008 8:47 am
Forum: SS/Waffen-SS
Topic: American Waffen SS unit??
Replies: 4
Views: 3461

Re: American Waffen SS unit??

Thanks for the info.

-Mike
by darkertomcat
Mon May 26, 2008 12:28 pm
Forum: SS/Waffen-SS
Topic: American Waffen SS unit??
Replies: 4
Views: 3461

American Waffen SS unit??

I saw a posting on wikipedia in mention that the SS was attempting to form a SS unit of American prisoners of war, is that true or total bunk?

-Mike

Here is the link...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Free_Corps
by darkertomcat
Thu Apr 03, 2008 6:14 am
Forum: Items Wanted, for Sale or for Trade
Topic: Seeking a Mauser 98K
Replies: 3
Views: 2349

Thanks for the info, will check those places out.

Regards,
Mike
by darkertomcat
Fri Mar 07, 2008 1:01 pm
Forum: Books and Reviews
Topic: Need book reviews before placing an order!
Replies: 8
Views: 3268

Thanks for the info on that. All I can say is Wow :shock: though I did expect it, lol. Mostly what I am looking for are books that would help me fill out my knowledge as a reenactor while I do have some in regards to weapons, some battles and units I relize that my knowledge is rather scant at the s...
by darkertomcat
Fri Mar 07, 2008 12:23 pm
Forum: Books and Reviews
Topic: Need book reviews before placing an order!
Replies: 8
Views: 3268

Thank you everyone for the info, where could I find that five volume set if its still being published and on average what is the price of it?

Regards,
Mike
by darkertomcat
Thu Mar 06, 2008 5:07 pm
Forum: Books and Reviews
Topic: Need book reviews before placing an order!
Replies: 8
Views: 3268

What would you consider the best ones on the topic especially on the LAH?

Regards
Mike
by darkertomcat
Thu Mar 06, 2008 4:41 pm
Forum: Books and Reviews
Topic: Need book reviews before placing an order!
Replies: 8
Views: 3268

Need book reviews before placing an order!

I am considering getting the book by Franz Kurowski on the Brandenburger commandos as well as the books on the 12th Waffen SS Panzer and on Michael Wittman and the Panzer commanders of the LAH (1st Waffen SS Panzer), all done by the publishing house that does the stackpole military series. Been read...
by darkertomcat
Thu Mar 06, 2008 4:22 pm
Forum: Weapons and Equipment
Topic: Kriegskrokodil
Replies: 16
Views: 10413

phylo_roadking wrote:LOL I saw that one too....

Feder = feather/spring ??? :D :D :D
One would think that a feather would make a rather bad spring for a mobile concrete waterborn/landborn fortress, lol :wink: :?

Regards
Mike
by darkertomcat
Thu Mar 06, 2008 4:04 pm
Forum: Weapons and Equipment
Topic: Kriegskrokodil
Replies: 16
Views: 10413

Here is what I found on one site but no pic however :( War crocodile, of Schwimmpz sketched by engineer Gottfried feather/spring. from Eisenbeton, 27 m long, 6 m broad, 3,5 m highly for 200 soldiers. The K. should be propelled by marine propellers under water, be switched during land contact however...
by darkertomcat
Mon Mar 03, 2008 10:41 pm
Forum: Items Wanted, for Sale or for Trade
Topic: Seeking a Mauser 98K
Replies: 3
Views: 2349

Seeking a Mauser 98K

I am looking for an original Mauser 98K to complete my reenacting kit, does anyone have one for sale or know of where I can aquire one?

-Mike
by darkertomcat
Tue Jan 01, 2008 8:45 am
Forum: Soldatenheim
Topic: Feldgrau New Year's Resolutions
Replies: 31
Views: 9629

After reading reviews and a discription of Myth of the eastern front I can come to three conclutions: 1. While interesting subject matter, the author had no remote idea on how to write the subject matter or the history of what they were writing about. 2. I will try to find a copy at my library if po...
by darkertomcat
Mon Dec 31, 2007 5:43 pm
Forum: Soldatenheim
Topic: Feldgrau New Year's Resolutions
Replies: 31
Views: 9629

OMG that is the greatest thing I have ever seen, lol

-Mike
by darkertomcat
Mon Dec 31, 2007 11:27 am
Forum: Weapons and Equipment
Topic: Ammo question- need reply if possible
Replies: 19
Views: 6756

Thanks for the info Schultz, always wondered what the runes did actually mean and now I know to be very careful.

-Mike