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Kradmelder, Nazi WH motorcycle, Nazi license plate
Männer und Waffen des deutschen Heeres, Josef Arens
Gebirgsjaeger, Nazi Mountain Troops
Nazi light machine gun
Panzerspähwagen mit Funkantenne
Pistole 08, Luger, Gebirgsjaeger
Nazi tank, schwere Panzer, MG Trommel
NS-Hoheitzeichengold emboss
Nazi machine gun, Schweres MG
Gebirgsjaeger Nachrichtentruppe, Nazi field radio
Stosstruppfuehrer mit Marschkompass, Nazi field gear
Gebirgsjaeger Edelweissabzeichen
Wehrmacht chainsaw
Several different editions and configurations of this beautifully illustrated book Männer und Waffen des deutschen Heeres (Men and Weapons of the German Army) were produced during the Third Reich. This is a 9-1/2 x 12-5/8 inch hardcover edition and the embossed eagle and swastika on the front cover are in gold ink (not dark brown) and the spine is linen. Published by Grote'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung Berlin in 1941, this hard-to-get edition has a full-color picture opposite the title page and a foreword Generalfeldmarschall List.
Männer und Waffen des deutschen Heeres contains 40 pages of full-page lithographs of Arens' amazingly realistic and detailed drawings of men of the German Army with artillery, tanks, machine guns, Lugers, Flak guns, flamethrowers, field radios, on horseback and with all sorts of field equipment and personal field gear. The detail in Josef Arens' artwork is absolutely stunning!
In the foreword, Generalfeldmarschall Wilhelm List explains that painter Josef Arens "was in my Army during the invasion of France" and that he studied the war, his men and weapons close-up. Since the artwork by Arens so clearly shows the power and spirit of the army troops, Generalfeldmarschall List expresses his beliefs that "every soldier would enjoy owning this book."
Part of the 41 pages of text in Männer und Waffen des deutschen Heeres is an introduction by Otto Brües about the life and work of well-known artist Josef Arens (1901-1979). He mentions that Arens greatly admired Albrecht Dürer and this is clearly visible in the enormous detail of his striking illustrations! Pages 42 - 45 contain an index and detailed explanation of all the images written by Dr. Arthur Ruppert.
This 77 year old hardcover example of Männer und Waffen des deutschen Heeres is in very nice used condition. The back cover has the logo of the publisher embossed in gold. The linen spine has shelf wear at the top and bottom. The title page has the stamp and signature of a previous owner. No odor.

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This superb 1941 Josef Arens Nazi combat art book is ** SOLD **
 
USM book #950
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SUPERB WW2 NAZI COMBAT ART BOOK
'MEN & WEAPONS OF THE GERMAN ARMY'

MÄNNER UND WAFFEN DES DEUTSCHEN HEERES
AN OVERSIZED 1941 NAZI BOOK WITH SUPERB JOSEF ARENS ILLUSTRATIONS OF MEN AND EQUIPMENT IN ACTION DURING THE GERMAN INVASION OF FRANCE

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