Press Reviews

(…) This biographical and historical documentary on H. von Wimmersperg is highly recommended reading, offering a wealth of information, and should be a staple in any expert’s library.

Die Waffenkultur (Germany), September 2023

(…) The book contains both all surviving business documents and all preserved design drawings of his weapons. (…) The wealth of material makes this work an important source.

DWJ (Germany), December 2023

It is thanks to the German author Alexander Geckeler that the history of Wimmersperg and his weapon designs has now been recorded. (…) With *The Weapons of Heinrich von Wimmersperg*, Alexander Geckeler has written a fascinating book about a fascinating and, until now, virtually unknown figure in German-Austrian military history.

SAM-Wappenmagazine (Netherlands), December 2023

This work by Alexander Geckeler is certainly not “reading material for beginners,” but for those interested in weapon technology and for experts, it presents details that are likely missing from other publications on the MG 34. The comprehensive account of the development and production of the MG 34 makes for interesting reading, and the details serve as a valuable reference work.

IWÖ Magazine (Austria), January 2025

(…) Weapon Anatomy: The MG 34 is an indispensable work for anyone interested in the history and technology of weapons. The publication of the original design drawings allows readers to gain a unique insight into the development and manufacture of this significant weapon. (…)

Die Waffenkultur (Germany), March 2024

“The MG34 Machine Gun” offers (…) a completely different perspective than most books on firearms. This also means different (and often new) information, especially for those with a technical interest. (…)

SAM-Wappenmagazine (Netherlands) Issue 254, April 2025

In his usual meticulous and technically comprehensive style, expert author Alexander Geckeler brings the L.A.G. E.M. 1 out of obscurity. This 320-page work is a comprehensive German-language compendium and is a must-have for any expert’s library.

Die Waffenkultur (Germany), March 2025

(…) “Light Automatic Gun E.M. 1 (Korsak)” (…): a unique perspective on the description of a unique weapon, especially for those who want to know the details.

SAM-Wappenmagazine (Netherlands) Issue 254, April 2025

(…) Geckeler’s background as a precision engineer and his confident handling of historical sources lend the work technical depth without academic pedantry. For experts, collectors, and anyone who wants to understand the origins of modern service weapons, this book offers a rare combination of precision, archival accuracy, and sober analysis.

DWJ (Germany), January 2026