Schiffer Military Books

The North American XB-70 Valkyrie is one of the most unusual looking aircraft in aviation history, and only two were constructed. It was originally designed as a Mach 3 high-altitude bomber, but was later used...

The rugged German self-propelled anti-tank gun that used the 38(t) chassis on a variety of war fronts.[AuthorName]By (author) Horst Scheibert[/AuthorName][AuthorBio][/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]over 80 b/w photographs, line drawings[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle][/SubTitle][ColorPattern]over 80 b/w photographs, line drawings[/ColorPattern]

A must for the World War II fighter buff, this book is a fascinating look into the minds of U.S. and British engineers, company and NACA test pilots, and Army and Navy/Marine Corps combat pilots,...

U.S. Chemical & Biological Defense Respirators: An Illustrated History is a historical overview of United States military and civilian defense respirator developments spanning the period from the beginnings of CBW respiratory protection in the First...

The early World War II German 37mm anti-tank gun on a variety of war fronts.[AuthorName]By (author) Werner Haupt[/AuthorName][AuthorBio][/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]over 70 b/w photographs[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle][/SubTitle][ColorPattern]over 70 b/w photographs[/ColorPattern]

Coverage of a variety of unusual, experimental and one-off German armored projects.[AuthorName]By (author) Michael Sowodny[/AuthorName][AuthorBio][/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]over 80 b/w photographs, line drawings[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle][/SubTitle][ColorPattern]over 80 b/w photographs, line drawings[/ColorPattern]

Detailed coverage of the massive concrete towers used as anti-aircraft bastions, some of which still stand today.[AuthorName]By (author) Michael Foedrowitz[/AuthorName][AuthorBio][/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]over 110 b/w photographs, line drawings[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]in Berlin, Hamburg and Vienna 1940-1950[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]over 110 b/w photographs, line drawings[/ColorPattern]

The campaign and commemorative medals of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps frame an interesting evolution in our country’s military development and willingness to use this power on a worldwide basis. It traces their roots...

Though Bicentennial aircraft schemes and markings, along with many of the aircraft of that period, have all but faded into obscurity, this colorful volume not only preserves their images, but reflects the spirit that prevailed...

Camouflage Uniforms of the Soviet Union and Russia is a comprehensive guide to the history, design and use of camouflage field uniforms of the Soviet Union and Russia. This excellent reference contains factual and interesting...

The story of Hanns Scharff, the German master interrogator of the Luftwaffe who questioned captured American fighter pilots of the USAAF Eighth and Ninth Air Forces in World War II.  German Intelligence Officer Hanns Scharff gained the reputation...

This facsimile reprint covers the variety of flying clothing and equipment manufactured by Spalding during the 1920s and 1930s, including flying suits, leather jackets, helmets, face masks, oxygen helmets, gloves and gauntlets, women’s flying suits,...