German Army Elite Units 1939-45 (Men-at-Arms)
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Book Description
In World War II a number of German Army units and divisions were classed as élites, and were distinguished by special insignia of various kinds. For some this status was simply a matter of lineage - e.g. the Infantry Regiment 'List', which traced its identity to the Bavarian unit with which Hitler had served in World War I. Some, like the 'Grossdeutschland' and Panzer-Lehr divisions, were raised from particularly high grade personnel. Other titles honoured extraordinary battlefield exploits or heroic sacrifice, like the 'Brandenburg' and 'Hoch und Deutschmeister' divisions. This fact-packed introduction to these famous units is illustrated with rare photographs and detailed colour plates.
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Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.
German Army Elite Units 1939-45 (Men-at-Arms),Gordon Williamson,Ramiro Bujeiro,Osprey Publishing,1841764051,Europe - Germany,History,History - Military / War,Military,Military - World War II,European history: Second World War,Germany,History / Military / World War II,Land forces & warfare,Second World War, 1939-1945,Special & elite forces
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