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Kuegler, Dietmar: Die Welt in Flammen 50,00 €

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:40:06 +0200

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill called the "French and Indian War" the "first world war." What began as skirmishes involving undisciplined militias, second-rate colonial regulars, and Native American warriors in the wilderness of the New World led to the "Seven Years' War" in Europe. Years later, British Member of Parliament Horace Walpole remarked: "The volley fired by that young Virginian in the backwoods of Pennsylvania set the world on fire." The French and Indian War would become the prelude to the American Revolution. Author Dietmar Kuegler conducted extensive research in Pennsylvania, delving into local archives and enlisting the help of regional historians to write his seminal study on one of the most significant conflicts ever fought on American soil.

Hoffmann, Anton: Das Heer des Blauen Königs 50,00 €

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:50:09 +0200

Based on Menzel's "Uniformen der Armee FdG", soldiers, weapons, uniforms and equipment are presented in detail on uniform plates and in a text volume.

Bleckwenn, H. (Hrsg) / Krause, Gisela: Altpreußische Militär-Bekleidungswirtschaft 85,00 €

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:50:09 +0200

Materials and forms, planning and production, fabrics, cut and production, economy, administration and procurement practice, clothing of the branches of arms, military clothing economy in the 17th/18th century, etc. The information on the cuts, fabric, seams, buttons, etc. should be emphasised. An excellent volume for re-enactment.

Raspe, G. N./Rospond, V. W. (Hrsg.): The Polish Army in 1775 25,00 €

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:08 +0200

Gabriel Raspe's depiction of the Polish army in 1775 is one of the earliest and most complete representations of the Polish army in the 18th century. 77 colour plates give an impression of the uniforms of the Polish infantry and cavalry in the last quarter of the 18th century. Each regiment is presented with an illustration of its uniform and some brief information (regimental name, organisation, regimental commander and chief, number of different posts in the regiment, regimental strength).

Weber, Eva/Henriksen, Soren (Illustr.): Den dansk-norske haer 1762 30,00 €

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:35:05 +0200

This work contains a series of unique illustrated plates describing the uniforms, equipment and armour of the Danish-Norwegian army in 1762. The detailed drawings, made by Soren Henriksen over several years, are thoroughly researched and full of surprising and exciting information. There are also introductory texts about the 18th century and the army uniforms of the time.

Geschichte des Infanterie-Regiments von Anhalt-Bernburg 20,00 €

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:35:08 +0200

From the Royal Prussian Infantry Regiment of Prince Franz Adolph of Anhalt-Bernburg from the time of its foundation to 18 August 1767 (issue 10). With introduction by Dr Bleckwenn.

Bubics, Siegmund v.: Berichte des venetianischen Gesandten Friedrich von Cornaro über die Belagerung und Rückeroberung Ofens im Jahre 1686 300,00 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:30:23 +0200

With German translations of the reports and a historical introduction translated from Hungarian.

Schäfer, Klaus: Prinz Georg Wilhelm von Hessen-Darmstadt und sein Regiment in bildlicher Darstellung 1730-1790 21,00 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:25:27 +0200

It was the typical life of a young prince that Georg Wilhelm (1722-1782), the second eldest son of
second eldest son of the Hesse-Darmstadt Landgrave Louis VIII.
Like his brother, the hereditary prince and later Landgrave Ludwig IX, he had been a member of an infantry regiment since childhood.
infantry regiment since his childhood and also served for several years in the Prussian army
Frederick the Great as commander of a regiment raised especially for him. He also held high military ranks in the Imperial Army and was at times commander of the Imperial fortress of Philippsburg. Klaus Schäfer, an expert on the military history of Hesse-Darmstadt, provides a comprehensive description of the history of the "Prinz Georg" regiment, the district regiment, which was known above all for its steadfastness in the Battle of Roßbach and was therefore praised as "excellent" in contrast to the Imperial Army, which was generally held in low esteem. The focus of the presentation is on the uniforms and the detailed
The main focus of the account is on the uniforms and the detailed presentation of sources, in particular the paintings from the Darmstadt Castle Museum and the abundant archive material. The pictorial representations are supplemented by newly produced uniform plates from the pen of Arno Störkel. Special issue 5 (2024) of the "Gesellschaft für hessische Militär- und Zivilgeschichte e. V. Jahrbuch der Gesellschaft für hessische Militär- und Zivilgeschichte".

Chartrand, René: The Armies and Wars of the Sun King 1643-1715. Band 1: The Guard of Louis XIV 35,00 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:25:27 +0200

Volume 41 from the series "Century of the Soldier 1618-1721". It looks at the army of the "Sun King" in his early years, from his birth in 1638 to the grandiose French victory over the Spanish Tercios at Rocroi to the civil wars of the Fronde, Louis' bid for absolute power in 1661 and the young king's first foreign policy adventures, which led to France's "Blitzkriegs" of 1667-1668.

Chartrand, René: The Armies and Wars of the Sun King 1643-1715. Band 4: The War of the Spanish Succession, Artillery, Engineers and Militias 35,00 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:25:27 +0200

Volume 70 from the series "Century of the Soldier 1618-1721". The reign of King Louis XIV of France had a major influence on European and world military history. The years 1643-1715 were a defining period in the military, diplomatic and economic affairs of European states. Most of these years were characterised by conflicts between the major European powers and the Sun King's forces. This four-volume series is the first to provide a comprehensive account of the many facets of the French army and the wars it fought. It was an era in which the Sun King's army, and eventually all European armies, underwent extraordinarily significant changes, such as: the emergence of very large professional armies, increasingly centralised command systems, the training of officers and common soldiers, the introduction of compulsory military service, improvements in discipline and control, technical advances in weaponry that influenced battlefield tactics, significant advances in fortification, the introduction of uniforms, improved army logistics capable of supplying large armies, new financial practices that allowed the maintenance and payment of numerous military forces. The above factors and other elements led to many influences that played a major role in the geopolitical and geostrategic issues of the European states. They were largely determined by Louis XIV of France, practically from the assumption of his autocratic rule in 1661 until his death. As his army was initially the largest, most modern and most effective in Europe, he was successful to the point that neighbouring countries formed coalitions to stop him. However, the Sun King was a master of geostrategy, particularly in terms of the balance he was able to maintain with the Ottoman Empire, whose troops were always threatening the eastern borders of France's opponents. Thus, France's forces were always sufficient to keep the enemy mainly on the defensive. It was unthinkable that they would ever reach Paris. These and many other topics are covered in this four-volume work. Each volume essentially consists of two parts. The first part deals with the wars, campaigns and their context, the second consists of a detailed look at a specific part of the French army. The appendices contain specific aspects such as contemporary uniform lists or assessments of the Sun King's opposing and allied armies.

Sennewald, Roland/Hrncirik, Pavel: Pieter Snayers. Battle Painter 1592-1667 80,00 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:25:24 +0200

It is a historical stroke of luck that in such a turbulent time as the 17th century, both in cultural and military terms, there was also a rapid development in the pictorial depiction of all facets of human life. Never before in history had so many high-quality paintings been created on the most diverse areas of social life. Towards the end of the 16th century, the so-called "Golden Age of Painting" began, particularly in the Netherlands. Many of the paintings produced also depict events from the war between 1568 and 1648 between the Kingdom of Spain and the Netherlands, which was striving for freedom and independence. However, a parallel pan-European conflict, the Thirty Years' War from 1618 to 1648, also provided many motifs for an entire generation of artists.
One important representative of this period was the Antwerp-born painter Pieter Snayers. His paintings in particular are extremely authentic in terms of military history. In the many siege scenes of cities and fortresses, Snayers depicts the views and ground plans of the time very accurately. His topographical and analytical approach was rarely surpassed by other artists. Even in his depictions of the rather rarer field battles, one searches in vain for major points of criticism. Snayers also shows us the lives of ordinary people in the armies of the time in a drastic and unembellished way. As viewers of his paintings, we are thus able to transport ourselves back to the real events of the time, far removed from widespread clichés. His paintings are scattered all over the world and adorn many well-known galleries. Based on his sometimes large-format paintings, this illustrated book tells part of the story of these conflicts with historical accuracy. To this end, the now well-known author Roland Sennewald has brought together well over 100 international illustrations by the master, resulting in a brilliant testimony to Pieter Snayers' work and at the same time to the battles, sieges and campaigns of the Thirty Years' War and the Eighty Years' War, as well as the years before and after.

Haller, Berchtold: Niklaus Friedrich Steiger, der letzte Schultheiß der alten Stadt und Republik Bern 1729-1799 45,00 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:25:27 +0200

A look at an episode in 18th century Swiss history.

Welschinger, H.: Mirabeau in Berlin als geheimer Agent der französischen Regierung 1786-1787 35,00 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:25:24 +0200

Mirabeau was sent from France to Prussia as a spy and political observer. His mission was to investigate and report on the political and military situation in Prussia.

Kriegsgeschichtliche Einzelschriften. Heft 1 110,00 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:25:24 +0200

The Prussian war preparations and operational plans of 1805. The undertaking of the Detachment v. Boltenstern in the Loir+Thale on 26 and 27 December 1870.

Kriegsgeschichtliche Einzelschriften. Heft 24 110,00 €

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:25:27 +0200

The participation of the Prussian Auxiliary Corps in the campaign against Russia in 1812.