Knight's Cross and Oak-Leaves Recipients 1939–40

Knight's Cross and Oak-Leaves Recipients 1939–40 cover

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In 1939 a new grade in the Iron Cross series was introduced, the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). It was awarded for a variety of reasons, from skilled leadership to a single act of extreme gallantry, and was bestowed across all ranks, grades, and branches of service. As the war progresed, further distinctions were created for bestowal on existing winners, namely Oak-Leaves (Eichenlaub); Oak-Leaves with Swords (Eichenlaub und Schwertern); and Oak-Leaves with Swords and Diamonds (Eichenlaub, Schwerter und Brillanten). This book, the first in a sequence of four, covers winners of the Knights Cross and the Oak-Leaves distinction in the period 1939-40.

Product details

Published May 20 2012
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9781780967929
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 42 b/w; 22 col
Series Elite
Short code ELI 114
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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