German Security and Police Soldier 1939–45

German Security and Police Soldier 1939–45 cover

Description

The security units of the Third Reich were many and diverse, yet often an oversimplified view is projected of these organisations. This title provides a detailed and informed picture of the variety of operations and duties, as well as the motivation and behaviour of the men involved. It charts the experiences of typical World War II security forces and police soldiers - from the routine of military traffic duty, to combating partisans and resistance fighters. It covers the military police of the Armed Forces proper and the Waffen-SS, the combat units of the German State Police, the SD Sicherheitsdienst, the Schutzmannschaft' units, and the extreme and dreaded anti-partisan units 'Dirlewanger' and 'Kaminski'.

Table of Contents

Introduction · Chronology · Enlistment · Training · Appearance and equipment · Daily life · The Security Forces and Police Soldier at war · Colour plate commentary · Museums · Collecting · Re-enactment · Index

Product details

Published Nov 13 2002
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9781841764160
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 50 b/w; 8 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Warrior
Short code WAR 61
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Gordon Williamson

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Velimir Vuksic

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