Schiffer Military Books

The full story of the development and early use of the U-2 has never been properly told – until now. This book describes in vivid detail how the high-flying spyplane was conceived, designed, built, and...

This new study of the sea-going Phantoms includes contributions from over a hundred aircrew and maintainers who were involved in the Phantom’s success from the earliest service development flying to its twilight years in the...

Rare history of the the secretive and seldom photographed Me 209 V1, V2, V3, and V4 prototypes.[AuthorName]By (author) David Myhra[/AuthorName][AuthorBio][/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]over 270 photographs, line drawings[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Tank Ta 154[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]over 270 photographs, line drawings[/ColorPattern]

Rare history of the the secretive and seldom photographed Me 209 V1, V2, V3, and V4 prototypes.[AuthorName]By (author) David Myhra[/AuthorName][AuthorBio][/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]over 200 photographs, line drawings[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Messerschmitt Me 209[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]over 200 photographs, line drawings[/ColorPattern]

In June 1943 the quiet English countryside around the village of Ridgewell in northwest Essex was transformed by the arrival of the 381st Bomb Group with its B-17 Flying Fortresses. The subsequent battle in the...

Rare history of the the secretive and seldom photographed Me 209 V1, V2, V3, and V4 prototypes. [AuthorName]David Myhra[/AuthorName][AuthorBio][/AuthorBio][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][NumIllustration]over 200 photographs, line drawings[/NumIllustration][SubTitle]Messerschmitt Me 29[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]over 200 photographs, line drawings[/ColorPattern]

With vivid detail and many exclusive photographs, Wayne Mutza chronicles the Convair’s F-102 Delta Dagger’s unsteady course through history, from its inception to present-day survivors. Presented for the first time are the fascinating details surrounding...

This new comprehensive look at the evolution of the American flight jacket from World War I to Desert Storm addresses not only the types worn, but focuses primarily on the art and adornment applied to...

This new, extensively researched volume is a comprehensive guide to the history, development, wear, and use of uniforms and equipment during America's involvement in the Vietnam War. Included are insignia, headgear, camouflage uniforms, experimental items,...

This first volume, of a three-volume set, covers the history, development and production history of the Tiger tank variants from the idea’s conception to the end of Tiger I production. This includes details on the...

Lenin’s Legacy is a comprehensive, illustrated reference combining a concise history of the Soviet Union with a study of its “symbolism”, which until now has largely been hidden from the West. With over 900 superb...

This book presents several years of research into the history of America’s post-World War II M-1 Helmet. It provides the most comprehensive look into the research, development, and production of the M-1 Helmet during this...