“This is a great book if you want to learn more about modelling a StuG III or StuH 42 on the Eastern Front in 1944. …an easy-to-understand history of the most produced German armored fighting vehicle of the war…” Read the full review [link=https://reviews.ipmsusa.org/review/tankcraft-44-stug-iii-assault-gun-german-army-waffen-ss-and-luftwaffe-units-eastern-front]here[/link]
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"This has been another highly readable account by the author. His research includes many sources translated into English for the first time. It is a subject that I have read about previously, yet found much new information included. Highly recommended." Read the full review [link=https://historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/04/battle-for-norway.html]here[/link]
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The Norwegian Campaign has been covered in many books and most try to package all the events into just one volume. Geirr Haarr's knowledge on the subject shines throughout. Despite being written in 2009, I would describe this book as an essential read on Norway and a fascinating one at that. Read the full review [link=https://historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/04/german-invasion-of-norway.html]here[/link]
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"This is an excellent book for anyone interested in the LRDG, packed with rare photographs. The bulk of the book looks at the detail of clothing, vehicles, signals, supplies, weapons and the vital subject of navigation. It is only the last 3 chapters than cover Road Watch, Enemy Encounters and finally the Libyan Taxi service, another name for guiding other forces like the SAS to their objectives. The statement that the LRDG tried to avoid enemy action could be challenged by an earlier refence to their “hit and run” tactics and the fact that a typical raid would require 40,000 rounds of small arms ammunition! A must read for anyone interested in special forces."
Brian Smyth - York Model Engineers Newsletter

From the laying of minefields to the early tactics of protecting merchant shipping from U-boats. The wide-ranging subjects that are covered and the vast amount of information in the many Appendices makes this book a valuable resource for both readers and researchers. Another fascinating read from Mr Haarr. Read the full review [link=https://historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/03/the-gathering-storm.html]here[/link]
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