Roger James Bender founded R. JAMES BENDER PUBLISHING in 1967. Bender books as created the largest knowledge base available to militaria collecters across the globe. Books for collectors of the Third Reich period include German Cross in Gold and Silver, Postcards of Hitler's Germany, Parade Uniforms of the German Army, Uniforms History of the, NSKK/NSFK, Parade & Combat Helmets, German Belt Buckles, Headgear Of Hitler's Germany

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Sort by:          Product     Price      Default     see details Defending The Reich: Bender Books David Littlejohn In this work the author gives a history the air war, year by year, and then introduces the reader to the active ground defenses, Flak, Radar, Searchlights etc. The picture is complete with his coverage of Germany’s civil defense structure which includes the Luftschutz, Police and Fire Services, Werkfeuerwhhr, Luftschutzpolizei etc. All of the above organisations are richly illustrated in coloue and b/w period photos and show related uniforms, rank and specialty insignia, daggers, flags, medals, helmets. 680pp. 1573 photos/illustrations many in colour Price: £49.95 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details GERMAN CROSS IN GOLD Volume 1 “Das Reich” Mark C. Yerger This first volume examines the holders of the 2. SS-Panzer-Division “Das Reich” from Kurt Amlacher to Heinz Lorenz. Includes comprehensive information on each of the holders of this prestigious decoration along with a combat narrative that actually resulted in the award. Detailed data is also provided for the various elements they were assigned to within the Division and other postings. Heavily illustrated with rare photos and documents, may were provided by the recipients themselves. The illustrations also provide a wealth of information on uniforms, insigina, medals, doucuments and autographs.. An appendix includes the most detailed Order of Battle listing of commands compiled to date, as well as new data on the Divisions Roll of Honor Clasp and Close Combat Clasp in Gold holders. 432pp. 295 photos/illustrations Price: £35.00 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details GERMAN CROSS IN GOLD Volume 2 “Das Reich” Mark C. Yerger This new volume examines the balance of SS recipients, Karl-Heinz Lorenz to Herbert Zimmermann awarded the German Cross in Gold for combats while assigned to the 2.SS-Panzer-Division "Das Reich." The detailed format follows that previously established in "German Cross in Silver Holders of the SS and Police" as well as the initial volume on Gold holders. Full biographies include promotions, decorations, appointments, and posts with in-depth tangent data. Especially significant are the combat narratives that resulted in the award. Numerous holders of the decoration contributed photos and documents for this lavishly illustrated volume, essential for the historian and SS collector alike. Appendixes examine the Order of Battle development of the armour contingents, a new divisional Order of Battle to platoon level, and element commanders. Finally, an addendum adds newly Waffen-SS veterans, this series breaks new ground in scope and detail. Foreword by Knight's Cross holder Ernst Barkmann. 432pp. 247 photos/illustrations £35.00 Price: £35.00 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details German Cross in Gold Volume 3 - Bender book Mark Yerger This new volume Covers the Division Norland. Includes comprehensive information on each of the holders of this prestigious decoration along with a combat narrative that actually resulted in the award. The book is well illustrated throught.This is a must for collectors and history buffs alike. 252pp. 139 photos Price: £35.00 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details German Cross in Gold Volume 4 - Holders of the SS & Police Mark C. Yerger Volume 4 presents in depth new material and photo, correcting previous texts on the Waffen-SS cavalry. The emphasis is on the Kavallerie Brigade "Florian geyer" and "Maria Thersia". Date for unit development, commanders and senior staff, is the most inclusive yet published. The award holder biography area adds tangent information, a full campaign report by a senior commander. Allgemeine SS riding units, Honor Clasp and Close Combat Clasp in Gold holders are included. Fieldpost data, multiple officer assignments list and addendum. 386pp. 151 photos Price: £39.95 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details GERMAN CROSS IN SILVER, Holders of the SS and Police Mark C. Yerger Among the most sought after and desired awards by collectors, the actual recipients of the German Cross in Silver have never been examined in detail. Now, for the first time, full biographical data and unpublished photo material is available for the SS and Police holders of this elusive award. The award itself is in full color, its recommendation process, and actual award documents are also included. Adding significantly to the biographical information are details of the unit assignments, posts and commands of the recipients. With the SS and Police remaining among the most sought-after information topics by both historians and collectors, this volume fills a significant void in the study of the Third Reich. 208 pages 127 photos & documents deluxe binding Price: £29.95 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details Handbook Of The Hitler Jugend: New massive title from Bender Books Bender Publication The author presents the reader with an in-depth development of HJ Gebiet triangles, shoulder straps and their colours, and the ranking systems. Since the 1960s Bann lists have been available in Europe and later, lists have appeared on the Internet. This handbook is based only on official sources and contains the most complete listing of Bann numbers and their locations. At a glance, one can check a number's development and its relationship to a specific triangle. Additionally, the triangles and shoulder straps for all known special forces and formations are covered, as well as their organizational development. To suppliment the massive amount of information contained in this 784 page volume, over 1000 colour photographs of triangles and shoulder straps, plus documents and beautiful period portraits support the text. This book is a "Must Have" for all HJ collectors and researchers. 784pp. 1034 Photos/Illustrations Price: £79.95 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details IN THE SERVICE OF THE REICH J.R.Angolia This in-depth study covers the Diplomatic and Government Officials and German Red Cross. 368pp. 750 photos/illustrations Price: £29.95 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details LEADERS & PERSONALITIES OF THE THIRD REICH Volume 1 C. Hamilton This volume contains an feast of information! The author has blended a unique gathering of autographs, biographoes, and rare photos to give a personal view of Adolf Hitler and the individuals who influenced him as well as the lives and personalities of other individuals associated with Nazi Germany. 480pp. 876 photos and autographs Price: £35.00 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details LEADERS & PERSONALITIES OF THE THIRD REICH Volume 2 C. Hamilton This volume contains an feast of information! The author has blended a unique gathering of autographs, biographies, and rare photos to give a personal view of Adolf Hitler and the individuals who influenced him as well as the lives and personalities of other individuals associated with Nazi Germany. 480pp. 876 photos and autographs Price: £35.00 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details Leaders of the SS & German Police, Volume I: Ahrens to Gutenberg Michael Miller Himmler's general officers were a diverse and fascinating group of men, consisting of brillliant and not-so-brilliant military strategists, highly educated members of the legal and medical professions, and yes, mass murderers on a grand scale. This first volume provides detailed biographical sketches and photos of 71 senior leaders of the SS and German Police. You will know promotion dates, every position held during their career, decorations received, postwar prosecution, and personal data like family, religion, etc. For the autograph collector examples of signatures are also provided. 528pp. 288 photos 51 illustrations Price: £32.95 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details POSTCARDS OF HITLER’S GERMANY 1940/1945 Volume 3 R.J. Bender The long awaited third volume which covers the war period. This volume will be of particular value to collector’s as it is almost all of the cards are illustrated in colour throughout. This allows for close scrutiny of the various overprints and identification of the numerous colour variations. For added interest, the colourful cards from annexed and occupied countries are also included. 304pp. over 1,000 cards illustrated, most in full colour Price: £39.95 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details POSTCARDS OF HITLER’S GERMANY VOLUME 2. 1937/1939 R.J.Bender As with volume one all known variations are listed or illustrated with many in full colour. 360pp. over 1,200 photos & illustrations many in full colour Price: £39.95 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details The War Merit Cross - Bender Book Gordon Williamson & Josef Charita Superb book that covers in detail from 1939 throught to the postwar years. Hundreds of colour photos show both front and rear also shown are pins, hinges, maker’s marks, presentation boxes and award documents. In addition to the extensive coverage of each medal, the book also includes a illustrated biography section that alphabetically runs through a complete list of recipients of the Knight’s Cross of the War Merit Cross, with and without Swords, and details on how and when they earned and were awarded their medals. This will quickly become the collector’s and enthusiasts Bible. 458pp. 739 photos most in colour Price: £44.95 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart  see details Uniforms Organization and History of the German Police: Vol. 2 John R. Angolia & Hugh Page Taylor This massive volume by "Bender Publishing" is one of the largest they have ever published. Documents incredible detail the uniforms, shoulder boards, collar tabs, Uniforms of police generals, specific insignia, awards, decorations, belts and buckles. The books then covers the history, organization of five of the major branches of the complex organization. Protection, Traffic and Municipal Police, the Gendarmerie (including the motorised branch), and the Technical Emergency Corps (TN). Appendices provide the most complete details of organization and command of the Protection Police, Landjagerei/Gendarmerie, Motorised Gendarmerie and TN ever assembled. 808pp. 1,083 colour & b/w photos & illustrations. Price: £79.95 Quantity   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  Add to cart