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Contains hundreds of previously unpublished photographs showing the exploits of the "Waffen-SS on the Western Front in World War II
With extensive, in-depth captions accompanying each image and an introduction to each section
Featuring photographs of such infamous "Waffen-SS units as the "Leibstandarte, Das Reich, and "Hitlerjugend Divisions
Provides a fresh look at life for the "Waffen-SS on the Western Front from the point of view of those who took part
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Even after 60 years, the exploits in World War II of the "Waffen-SS--the military arm of Heinrich Himmler's SS--still have a fascination for many. Featuring 250 previously unpublished action photographs, "SS: The Secret Archives--Western Front illustrates in vivid detail the campaigns of the "Waffen-SS against the Allies in the west from 1940 to 1945.
The book covers the deeds of the "Waffen-SS divisions in France, the Low Countries, the Balkans, Italy, and finally Germany itself, each photograph in the book accompanied by a lengthy, informative caption describing the subject matter. Events featured inside include the fall of France, the Normandy campaign and the Battle of the Bulge. Collected from old albums, newspaper and divisional archives after extensive research, the photographs build up to present a picture of what life was life for the stormtroopers in Himmler's elite force.
A comprehensively illustrated study of the "Waffen-SS in action in the west, "SS: The Secret Archives--Western Front features action photographs of such famous division as the "Leibstandarte, Adolf Hitler, Das Reich, Hitlerjugend, and "Totenkopf, and will appeal to anyone with an interest in the"Waffen-SS as a fighting force in World War II.
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Ian Baxter is a historian specializing in German military history during World War II. He is the author of over 20 books on the subject, including "Blitzkrieg, German Armored Warfare, 'Wolf' -- Hitler's Wartime Headquarters, 'Hitlerjugend': The March of the 12.SS Panzer-Division 1943-45, and "Hitler's Teenage Warriors.
back cover
Contains hundreds of previously unpublished photographs showing the exploits of the "Waffen-SS on the Western Front in World War II
With extensive, in-depth captions accompanying each image and an introduction to each section
Featuring photographs of such infamous "Waffen-SS units as the "Leibstandarte, Das Reich, and "Hitlerjugend Divisions
Provides a fresh look at life for the "Waffen-SS on the Western Front from the point of view of those who took part
front flap
Even after 60 years, the exploits in World War II of the "Waffen-SS--the military arm of Heinrich Himmler's SS--still have a fascination for many. Featuring 250 previously unpublished action photographs, "SS: The Secret Archives--Western Front illustrates in vivid detail the campaigns of the "Waffen-SS against the Allies in the west from 1940 to 1945.
The book covers the deeds of the "Waffen-SS divisions in France, the Low Countries, the Balkans, Italy, and finally Germany itself, each photograph in the book accompanied by a lengthy, informative caption describing the subject matter. Events featured inside include the fall of France, the Normandy campaign and the Battle of the Bulge. Collected from old albums, newspaper and divisional archives after extensive research, the photographs build up to present a picture of what life was life for the stormtroopers in Himmler's elite force.
A comprehensively illustrated study of the "Waffen-SS in action in the west, "SS: The Secret Archives--Western Front features action photographs of such famous division as the "Leibstandarte, Adolf Hitler, Das Reich, Hitlerjugend, and "Totenkopf, and will appeal to anyone with an interest in the"Waffen-SS as a fighting force in World War II.
back flap
Ian Baxter is a historian specializing in German military history during World War II. He is the author of over 20 books on the subject, including "Blitzkrieg, German Armored Warfare, 'Wolf' -- Hitler's Wartime Headquarters, 'Hitlerjugend': The March of the 12.SS Panzer-Division 1943-45, and "Hitler's Teenage Warriors.
Ian Baxter is a British historian specializing in German military history of the World War II era. He has written more than 20 books on the subject, dealing with virtually every aspect of German military strategy, tactics, and organization. He lives in Hertfordshire, England.
From the reviews: ï¿1/2ï¿1/2 all of the pictures depict battlefield and troop living conditions or weapons and equipment. Many captions emphasize the battlefield bravery of these troops.ï¿1/2 --School Library Journal, January 2004
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