Publicaties bv and has a total of 670 pages in the book. An interesting book, covering many unusual military knives and bayonet. This short book provides an outstanding collection for photographs. This short book provides an outstanding collection for photographs of museum quality bayonets used in the great war. Feb 19, 2011 the new, revised and complete edition of the standard book on the world s bayonets. Born in new york city, eric lee has been a socialdemocratic activist and historian for decades. Bayonets from janzens notebook from the introduction this book has several objectives, including the documentation of my collection, presentation of the information i have accumulated and, finally. Detailed drawings and information on over 1,000 bayonets, classified by country with an index of markings and manufacturers. Thus bayonets of the united states, united kingdom, china, and russia cover many pages, while bayonets of uruguay and israel are few. The number of bayonets for any country correspond to the length of its history, stature as a military power, and size and diversity of its armed forces. It is in good condition with a fair condition usn marked scabbard. Topics world war, 19141918 united states, united states marine corps. Legal notice international military antiques, inc observes all federal, state and local laws. This book can be used to help doing a public presentation on world war one bayonets.
I still have my granddads bayonet from wwii, based on his stories he used it for all manner of things. I have and use, janzens bayonets, carters 4 volumes on german bayonets, carters earlier book on ersatz bayonets, john walters book on the history of german bayonets, watts and whites bayonet book which i need to get rebound, seitengewehr by george wheeler, and klaus lubbe on german bayonets. If you mean as a weapon, due to training and the enemy faced they were used far more in the pacific by. Nov 12, 2019 the most elaborate standard bayonets were those carried by the german police officers. The 2 world wars reshaped and changes so much for most of the. Released as an illustrated reference guide for collectors, and giving price guides for the blades shown. With detailed drawings and information on more than bayonets, classified by country, and with indices on markings and manufacturers. This pal 36 knife is 10 34 inches in length with a 6 inch blade.
The new, revised and complete edition of the classic standard work on the world s bayonets, combining all original four volumes into one book. Bayonets of the world was originally published from 1972 to 1976 in four volumes and 35 years later it is still the standard reference work by which all other books on the subject are. A new, revised complete edition of the standard book on the worlds bayonets. Bayonets of the world by kiesling mowbray publishing. The loyalty of the georgians was always in doubt, as hitler himself suspected, and once deployed to the netherlands, the georgian soldiers made contact with the local communist resistance. I specialize in imperial german bayonets but i am always interested in any rare or unusual bayonet from around the world. Detailed drawings and information on over 1,000 bayonets, classified by country with an index of markings and. Without a doubt, the most complete book on bayonets ever published. Typically training bayonets tend to be a little more rare than traditional wartime bayonets. Bayonets of the first world war claude bera arms and. Military knives a reference book from the pages of knife world magazine 2001.
Mr tsouras final book in his alt civwar history is worth the wait. Labar, is probably your best source for japanese bayonets. Bayonets from selected countries of the world updated march 4, 2008. Bayonets from janzens notebook from the introduction this book has several objectives, including the documentation of my collection, presentation of the information i have accumulated and, finally, the compilation of a reasonably complete, inexpensive book for the novice collector, partial collector and bayonetrelated collector, this effort is in no way a definitive reference work and, in. The new, revised and complete edition of the standard book on the world s bayonets. Bayonets in paradise recounts the extraordinary story of how the army imposed rigid and absolute control on the total population of hawaii during world war ii. All that said, there is still room for another more comprehensive book on bayonets of wwi. Bayonets of the world war 2 europa, usa, japan, german. With detailed drawings and information on more than bayonets, classified by country, and with indices.
And for a book on a niche topic like bayonets, it is certainly a good price. Again there are some mistakes in this book but updates are available on. Everything for sale on is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the united states of america. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. With detailed drawings and information on more than bayonets and scabbards, organized by country, and with indices on length and on markings and manufacturers. In the final days of world war ii in europe, georgians serving in the wehrmacht on texel island off the dutch coast rose up and slaughtered their german masters. Visit our shopping site pages and buy from us direct or visit our books for sale pages and buy research materials from one of our affiliates. Bayonets of the world was originally published from 1972 to 1976 in four volumes and 35 years later it is still the standard reference work by which all other books on the subject are measured. The new, extended and improved edition of an indispensable reference work. The book is out of print and is rather tough to find.
The new, revised and complete edition of the classic standard work on the worlds bayonets, combining all original four volumes into one book. Everything for sale on is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the united states of. Jan 29, 2011 bayonets of the world was originally published from 1972 to 1976 in four volumes and 35 years later it is still the standard reference work by which all other books on the subject are measured. A book called bayonets of japan was written by raymond c. The new, revised and complete edition of the standard book on the worlds bayonets. The most common japanese bayonet by far was the type 30, which was used on most of the japanese rifles from 1897 to 1945. Bayonet identification identify bayonets and related from.
A note of personal privilege regarding anthony carter. Bayonet identification identify bayonets and related. Out of stock bayonets of the world, the complete edition by paul kiesling the new, revised and complete edition of the classic standard work on the world s bayonets, combining all original four volumes into one book. Bayonets in paradise recounts the extraordinary story of how the army imposed rigid and absolute control on the total population of. Great reference for all bayonets collectors and historians.
Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. With detailed drawings and information on more than bayonets. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Anthony carter was one of the most prolific authors of bayonet books, one of the leading bayonet experts in britain, and a very generous contributor to the bcn until his untimely passing in 2002. A hard to get book here in australia, received in good order, quick delivery, and would buy again. I have been collecting military bayonets and other edged weapons for over 35 years and i live near the smokey mountains in the united states.
The complete edition, contains all drawings and information from the original version, but is extended with new information and drawings. This reference is by no means exhaustive, but does cover many of the bayonets encountered on the collectors market today, as well as some rare and unusual. Bayonets form 43 countrys all in color illustrations. Bayonets by claude bera and bernard aubry was originally written in french and translated by schiffer publishing. Proceeds and commissions from these sales in part go towards the purchase of additional reference materials and acquisition expenses. This great one of the best bayonets catalog of the world published in moscow in 2010. The bayonet identification guide features pictures and dimensions of bayonets from around the world. Aug 28, 20 bayonets by claude bera and bernard aubry was originally written in french and translated by schiffer publishing. Great reference book for all bayonet and gun collectors, complete catalog richly illustrated 4 types of bayonets in color photos. Scribners sons collection statelibrarypennsylvania. The title of this book is bayonets of the world and it was written by paul kiesling.
Should be in the reference collection of any collector of wwi militaria. Bayonet trader bayonet trader bayonets and other edged. Out of stock bayonets of the world, the complete edition by paul kiesling the new, revised and complete edition of the classic standard work on the worlds bayonets, combining all original four. The book is in a5 format which made it possible to carry around to shows etc. Schmidt identifies this type as the harpers ferry pattern 1801, which was produced from 180108. Selected as a 2017 choice outstanding academic title. Author paul kiesling owned one of the largest and finest collections of bayonets of the world.
When the opportunity arose, the georgians massacred some 400 german officers using knives and bayonets. First published in 1975 this is one of those books that every library on bayonets should have in it. From guerrilla ops in new england to navy action around the world to bitter fighting between the various powers in north america, it moves at a fast pace. All of his books are firstrate, but today, command high prices. Bayonets of the world was originally published from 1972 to 1976 in four. A new, revised complete edition of the standard book on the world s bayonets. Bayonets of the world was originally published from 1972 to 1976 in four volumes and 35 years later it is still the standard. The book it self is full of good information for the collector of bayonets. With detailed drawings and information on more than bayonets, classified by country, and with indices on. The complete edition, contains all drawings and information from the original version, but is extended with new information and drawings, arranged into 47 national chapters, depicting and describing circa 1100 different bayonets by country. I have and use, janzens bayonets, carters 4 volumes on german bayonets, carters earlier book on ersatz bayonets, john walters book on the. The complete edition paul kiesling bayonets of the world the complete edition. Again there are some mistakes in this book but updates are available on the web for download to identify the mistakes. Bayonet reference books excellent resources, most out of print.
With this knowledge a serious collector can find gems at the show because others may not know that even a mexican bayonet may have wwi history. The book is in a5 format which made it possible to carry around to. So i dont disreccommend the book, and those who like me wish to have a complete library on bayonets will certainly want a copy. Bayonets an illustrated history and refer this is the little paperback book that got me hooked years ago. Visit our shopping site pages and buy from us direct or visit our books for sale pages. This new edition is arranged into 46 national chapters, depicting and describing the bayonets by country. Apr 08, 2020 i have been collecting military bayonets and other edged weapons for over 35 years and i live near the smokey mountains in the united states. Japanese type 30 bayonets for the arisaka rifle see the bottom of this page for a link to great new book on japanese bayonets.
Beginning in the weimar period after world war one, police bayonets sported striking, chiseled bird head pommels with, or without, catch studs and guides. Bayonets of the world by paul kiesling 9789070987053. Bayonets of the world was originally published from 1972 to 1976 in four volumes and 35 years later it is still the standard reference work by which all other books. Knife world publications, knoxville, tennesee, usa. From guerrilla ops in new england to navy action around the world to bitter fighting between the various. The majority of dress bayonets featured a one sided cross guard ending in a rounded tear drop shaped tip that bent in towards the finger grip side of the handle. Ersatz bayonets book arms and other weapons great war. The new, revised and complete edition of the classic standard work on the worlds.