Links
Links are placed here to other sites of interest. These may be research sites dealing with the U-Boats themselves, or dealer sites where original U-Boat collectibles may be found.
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Research Sites
Wiithout doubt THE premier site for anyone with an interest in U-Boats. It's scope is incredible.No one should pass up the chance to look over this superb research resource.
Not to be confused with the official German U-Boot Archiv, this is a private site run by a US Navy officer . It features many excellent photos.
Despite its title this is an English languare site. Excellent photographic material
An excellent German site with lots of technical info and good photos.
A German site, no English language support, but well worth visiting. Excellent photos and information.
Gentlemans Military Interest Club
This site is not U-Boat related, dealing with Police warrant discs. It is however a superb site by the worlds top authority on the subject, and also a great illustration of the danger posed by fakes and frauds.
Dealers Sites
Dealers sites listed here are those from whom I personally have obtained items of U-Boat memorabilia and have been totally satified with both the quality and originality of the items I have purchased.A new site by German dealer and collector Thomas Huss. Thomas specialises in Kriegsmarine items and regularly has extremely fine U-Boat related material for sale. A visit to Thomas's new on-line shop is highly recommended.Though I have known Jamie only a few years, I am happy to state that many of the finest original pieces of U-Boat and Iron Cross material I have had the pleasure of owning have come from him.I have known Malcolm Bowers of M&T as a personal friend for over 30 years and have obtained many fine original pieces from him.One of the most popular dealers in Europe, Detlev has a reputation for honesty and integrity and offers a regularly updated selection of fine collectibles.
The majority of my own collection of original U-Boat tally ribbons have been obtained from Helmut Weitze, himself once a keen collector of German Navy memorabilia.
Though primarily a dealer in SS and Political items, Ulric occasionally has fine examples of naval headgear and uniform items. I have had some very nice pieces from him.
Books and Publishing
Heukemes Publishing
In his stunning new book "German Awards of World War 2 - Vol 1. The General Assault Badge", Frank Heukemes has produced a book of superlative quality which sets a benchmark that few others will be able to equal let alone surpass. Hopefully this will be but the first of a long run of books covering all Germany's major awards and indeed Volume 2, on the Panzer Assault Badge is already in production. This book is an absolute must for every collector and cannot be recommended highly enough.
Please click on the logo above link to visit Frank's site and vote on which awards you would most like to see next in the series.
Osprey Publishing produce the highly popular Men at Arms, Elite, Warrior, New Vanguard and the new "Fortress" series, including Warrior and Elite titles on U-Boat Crews, New Vanguard titles on the U-Boats themselves and a new "Fortress" title forthcoming on U-Boat Bunkers.
One of the Worlds best respected publishers of military books, Bender publishing has an almost fanatical following amongst collectors. A large range of top quality hardcover high quality books is available, as well as the quarterly magazine "Military Advisor". My own work on the Iron Cross of 1939, running to some 500 pages, will be published by Bender Publishing later this year and it is hoped that a similar work on U-Boat collectibles may follow in the future.
Arthur Thornton runs a first class book dealership offering a friendly service with a large range of military titles including rare out of print works, at highly compettive prices .
