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The Waffen-SS (1): 1. to 5. Divisions
Gordon Williamson
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Description for The Waffen-SS (1): 1. to 5. Divisions
Paperback. In the 1920s, a group was formed within the SA to serve as Hotler's bodyguard. They became known as the SS - Schutz Staffeln, or "protection squads". This work covers the first five Waffen-SS divisions, including the famous SS Panzer Division "Wiking". Illustrator(s): Andrew, Stephen. Series: Men-at-Arms. Num Pages: 48 pages, 40 b&w & 8 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; HBJD; HBWQ; JWH; JWTR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 247 x 184 x 4. Weight in Grams: 164.
In the early 1920s, a tiny group was formed within the SA to serve as Hitler's personal bodyguard. Originally labelled the 'Stosstruppe Adolf Hitler', they later became known as the SS - Schutz Staffeln, or 'protection squads'. From these humble beginnings, the SS rose to a nominal strength of 38 divisions of over 800,000 men by 1945, representing a sizeable portion of Germany's land forces and more importantly a quarter of her tank forces and a third of her mechanised infantry. This first of four titles covers the first five Waffen-SS divisions, including the famous SS Panzer Division 'Wiking'.
In the early 1920s, a tiny group was formed within the SA to serve as Hitler's personal bodyguard. Originally labelled the 'Stosstruppe Adolf Hitler', they later became known as the SS - Schutz Staffeln, or 'protection squads'. From these humble beginnings, the SS rose to a nominal strength of 38 divisions of over 800,000 men by 1945, representing a sizeable portion of Germany's land forces and more importantly a quarter of her tank forces and a third of her mechanised infantry. This first of four titles covers the first five Waffen-SS divisions, including the famous SS Panzer Division 'Wiking'.
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
48
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Series
Men-at-Arms
Condition
New
Weight
163g
Number of Pages
48
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781841765891
SKU
V9781841765891
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Ref
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About 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 winners. He is the author of a number of World War II titles for Osprey. Stephen Andrew was born in 1961 in Glasgow, where he still lives and works. An entirely self-taught artist, he worked in advertising and design agencies before going freelance in 1993. Military history is his passion, and in the past few years he has established himself as a respected artist in this field. Since 1997 he has illustrated several Men-at-Arms titles including MAA 306: Chinese Civil War Armies 1911-49, and series on the German and Italian armies of WWII.
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