These fascinating images reveal life and death in Hitler's feared special forces unit during World War II. The ruthless Brandenburgers were known for using captured uniforms and fluency in other languages to disguise themselves as enemy soldiers and carry out spy missions abroad. One such soldier, Sepp de Giampietro, wrote a first-hand account which has now been translated in to English for the first time.
Mail Online

Letters from the Battle of Waterloo, by Gareth Glover is a superb read and I must agree with his assessment of this being a golden age of Waterloo studies academically speaking. This text is a fantastic journey back into the Napoleonic period and one of the most dramatic battles it produced. Pen and Sword continues to push the envelope of new publications which seemingly has brought back the period into historical conversation once again. It is quite stunning… This material is packed with the flavor of the times and covers the most key units of the action. The augmentation of the text with such great illustrations is key to developing a deeper understanding of the terrain in and around the battlefield. I especially enjoyed the mention of the 5th Division; Kempt’s Brigade and their engagements. These primary accounts serve to bring to life from the forgotten shelves of history the excitement and drama of the battlefield and the wily French deployments, movements and counter movements... Read more
Richard Wade, Military Historian

As featured 'On The Shelf'
Wargames Illustrated, April 2019

As featured 'On The Shelf'
Wargames Illustrated, April 2019

Packed with superb material & excellent text from Malcolm & a new intro by @ProfGSheffield - recommended.
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