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I'm a bit Rommel/Patton fan and don't apologize for it. As far as the beaches Rommel was hog tied by Hitler holding back the panzers and insisting that Normandy was only a feint and the real invasion was coming at the Pas de Calais. Plus Rommen was not in total command... that was Von Runstedt again under the Bohemian Corporal and he was also limited. Rommel felt the only way to defeat the invasion was to stop them on the beaches as once they got inland the game was basically over. But I also feel that GFM Albert Kesselring is often overlooked as one of the greatest commanders of the war. He worked wonders in Italy. Just my two pfennigs. Dan

Although you probably found this too if not I hope it helps. These are the books she's published: http://web.me.com/emiliestewart/emilie/Books_by_Emilie_Caldwell_Stewart.html And her site to email her: http://web.me.com/emiliestewart/emilie/Welcome.html Not sure exactly how similar they are. I do know her books occassionally show up on Ebay, etc. I found this on Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Emilie-Caldwell-Stewart/e/B002VJPFVC They also turn up in library collections. I'd suggest you try checking with your local librarian and see if they can find copies of any/all of these in the system and get them for you via the interlibrary loan system. Might be the best and cheapest way to get hold of some or all of them. I luckily purchased the one on Wehrpasses and Soldbuchs from her many many moons ago when it first came out. I only wish I'd purchased the rest of them. I wish she'd consider the possibility of scanning copies (I'm assuming she kept a full set for herself) and putting them onto disc for purchase. It would be an inexpensive way for her to continue to make money on her works and would allow the rest of the collector community to have access to them. Good luck! Dan

I think this is an excellent idea and hope that it's either been done or can be. I took German back in college along with a lifetime of watching Hogan's Heroes, war movies/series, etc., so picked up bits and pieces from those as well. I'm not at all fluent as I had no one to converse with (oh if we'd had the web back then! ) and only wish I was as I'd then be happy to help out. But not only with German docs (from both wars) but Soviet and those of the other Warsaw Pac countries I've always wondered about what the documents say as far as the printed sections. I used to ask folks who spoke Russian about Soviet docs... they'd give me the basics about what was written but when I asked about the printed things it was like "Oh that's just the usual stuff printed in such docs.", etc. And of course that didn't teach me anything or make me understand things any better. I thanked God when Emily Caldwell Stewart came out with books on this subject as otherwise I was flying blind. But I'd love to see even more out there. Dan

Hi Alec, Many thanks for the confirmation. Not to worry as it was a gift. This was the one I was most concerned about... very detailed on the front but the back just didn't look right to me. The bells were going off so this is what I expected. This only leaves the SS cap eagle to be confirmed one way or the other. It's the only other one I wasn't sure on... not that anything looks odd to me or anything but I've always been extremely skittish about SS items as they seem to have been faked more than most over the years. Hoping someone will let me know on that one. But the naval eagle and especially the screwback wound badge being original made me extremely happy! In comparison this and the cap eagle are minor... especially in comparison to the screwback wound. Thanks again! Happy New Year! Dan

Hi Iver, Great case! I LOVE cases myself and drive my wife Kim crazy as I'm always on the hunt for them. I even occassionally find cases for things other than awards that I can convert to using for them. I've always thought awards, daggers, etc., look so much better being display in presentation cases. Plus whenever needed they work best for keeping such items protected. A great case, super medals and a wonderful display together! Great find! Congratulations!!!! Dan

Great displays! Many thanks for sharing! Dan

Many thanks! Dan

Hi all, Need to confirm if this one is legit or not. Any help deeply appreciated!

Hope this nails it re: being an original. Thanks! Dan

Hi all, Okay, I finally got pics of the chain so here we go:

Mucho thanks my friend! Dan

Hi Darrell, Do you know the maker? Dan

Hi Darrell, That's just what I needed on this one. It's really the only one in this batch that worried me. A shame it's not original but at least I know for sure now. Mucho thanks my friend!!!! Dan

Many thanks, Dan

Hi all, I'm fairly certain on this one but especially when it comes to TR pieces these days I welcome and deeply appreciate more opinions.

Many thanks! Dan

Hi all, Here's one that's way out of my area as I've never handled any and just don't have the experience to tell. I know they've been faked. And what worries me on this one is the way the eagles look soldered on the cross... either a badly done copy or an original with poorly done repairs. Either way I need all the help I can get on this one. Also if original a rough valuation if possible.

For now these are the only pics I have. I may be able to get more if needed. Many thanks! Dan

Hi all, This one looks good to me but as always, especially with TR pieces I'd rather get additional opinions to be sure.

No thoughts?

No thoughts?

Hi Joe, Many thanks for the confirmation on this one. I'd really hoped this one would be okay so I'm very happy it worked out. Plus I haven't had the best of luck with the few TR pieces I've run across these last few years so this is very welcome news indeed. Thanks again!!!! Dan