Iron Cross Magazine

25 June 2025

Iron Cross Issue 25 – Out Now! History Unearthed, Stories Revealed. Issue 25 of Iron Cross delves deep into the lesser-known and often astonishing episodes of German military history. Leading the issue is ‘The Plot to Kidnap Hitler’ – a daring and almost unbelievable British plan to abduct the Führer in 1941. Andy Saunders unpacks the facts behind this audacious proposal. From secret schemes to rare artefacts, discover the story of Heinz Macher’s SS dagger, newly unearthed and steeped in intrigue, as revealed by Stephen Nuwar. Explore Operation Jubilee from the other side of the beach – Thomas Anderson presents the German defenders’ perspective on the ill-fated Allied landing at Dieppe, supported by previously unseen photographs and documents. Naval historian Tony Holmes charts the rise of the Admiral Scheer, Germany’s second ‘pocket battleship’, in the aftermath of WWI, while Gregory VanWyngarden returns with more two-seater aces from the skies of the Great War. Also in this issue: Baptism of Fire – Florian Wein recounts the brutal early battles of Württemberg’s Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 126 in 1914. Disabled in Tunisia – Barry Wheeler tells the tale of an abandoned Junkers Ju 290 discovered by US forces in North Africa. Luftwaffe War Reporters – Chris Goss examines the role of Germany’s flying propagandists. The King’s Guests – The true story of two Luftwaffe crews who crash-landed in Windsor Great Park – and became unlikely guests of the King. Erich Döbrich-Steglitz – Graham Rumney profiles the enigmatic military artist who served in both World Wars. Knights of the Air – Richard J Molloy’s stunning colourisation captures the He 111P crew over southern England. Photos from the Front, War Posters, Notes from the Armoury, and our regular Reviews section round out this unmissable edition. Iron Cross Issue 25 is on sale now – a must-read for anyone with an interest in German military history across both World Wars.