Gordon Williamson (born 1951) is a military history writer and author based in the

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. Williamson spent seven years with the Military Police in the British Territorial Army and, as of 2016, resides in Scotland. Williamson has written many books and other publications. Williamson's works focus primarily on German military forces during the

Second World War World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War II, Allies and the Axis powers. World War II by country, Nearly all of the wo ...

. Williamson has worked with several publishers, but is perhaps best known for his continuing partnership with Osprey Publishing, with whom he has produced over 40 books.

Selected works

*''U-boats of the Kaiser's Navy'' *''E-BOAT vs. MTB: The English Channel 1941–45''"Book review – E-Boat vs. MTB: The English Channel 1941–45"
''National Historical Foundation''. *''German Commanders of World War II (2): Waffen-SS, Luftwaffe and Navy'' *''Knight's Cross with Diamonds Recipients: 1941–45'' *''Grey Wolf: U-Boat Crewman of World War II'' *''The Iron Cross'' Dear, Paul

''Los Angeles Times'', August 8, 1985. *'' Osprey Men-at-Arms 434, World War II German Police Units'' *''Kriegsmarine U-boats 1939–45'' *''Loyalty Is My Honor: Waffen-SS Soldiers Talking'' *''The SS: Hitler's Instrument of Terror'' *''Waffen-SS Handbook'' *''World War II German Battle Insignia'' *''Torpedo Los!: The Fascinating World of U-boat Collectibles''

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Williamson, Gordon 1951 births Living people Place of birth missing (living people) 21st-century British writers Scottish military writers Royal Military Police soldiers 20th-century British Army personnel