Author PROFILE

Gordon Williamson

Gordon Williamson was born in 1951 and currently works for the Scottish Land Register. He spent seven years with the Military Police TA and has published a number of books and articles on the decorations of the Third Reich and their recipients. He is the author of a number of World War II titles for Osprey.

Gordon Williamson's Books
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Afrikakorps 1941–43 E-Boat vs MTB Gebirgsjäger German Army Elite Units 1939–45 German Battleships 1939–45 German Commanders of World War II (1) German Commanders of World War II (2) German Destroyers 1939–45 German E-boats 1939–45 German Heavy Cruisers 1939–45 German Light Cruisers 1939–45 German Military Police Units 1939–45 German Mountain & Ski Troops 1939–45 German Pocket Battleships 1939–45 German Seaman 1939–45 German Security and Police Soldier 1939–45 German Special Forces of World War II Grey Wolf Knight's Cross and Oak-Leaves Recipients 1939–40 Knight's Cross and Oak-Leaves Recipients 1941–45 Knight's Cross with Diamonds Recipients Knight's Cross, Oak-Leaves and Swords Recipients 1941–45 Kriegsmarine Auxiliary Cruisers Kriegsmarine Coastal Forces Kriegsmarine U-boats 1939–45 (1) Kriegsmarine U-boats 1939–45 (2) Panzer Crewman 1939–45 The Hermann Göring Division The Waffen-SS (1) The Waffen-SS (2) The Waffen-SS (3) The Waffen-SS (4) U-Boat Bases and Bunkers 1941–45 U-Boat Crews 1914–45 U-boat Tactics in World War II U-boats of the Kaiser's Navy U-boats vs Destroyer Escorts Wolf Pack Wolf Pack World War II German Battle Insignia World War II German Police Units World War II German Women’s Auxiliary Services
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SITE ARTICLES

The U-Boat War Badge: A symbol of sacrifice

The U-Boat badge can trace its origins back to the days of the Kaiser's Navy. It was first introduced on 1 February 1918 to reward those U-Boat crews who had participated in at least three war cruises against the enemy. The badge consisted of ...

November 1, 2001 12:00 AM