World War II German Battle Insignia

World War II German Battle Insignia cover

Description

The remarkable war effort of the German armed forces on three fronts between 1939 and 1945 was recognised by a wider range of insignia than seen in the Allied armies. While the Wehrmacht displayed fewer unit insignia than the Allies, a glance at a German soldier's tunic could reveal much more about his actual combat experience. In this book an experienced researcher explains and illustrates the Battle and Assault Badges of the Army, Waffen-SS and Luftwaffe ground troops of World War II; the sleeve shields and cuffbands issued to mark service in particular campaigns; wound badges, commemorative medals, and other types of insignia.

Table of Contents

Battle shields - Narvik, Krim, Kuban, Cholm, Demjansk, Lappland, Lorient · Campaign cuff titles - Afrika, Kreta, Kurland, Metz · Campaign medals - Eastern Front 1941/42, Afrika · Battle badges - Infantry, Panzer, General, Flak, Anti-Partisan · Luftwaffe Battle Badges - Ground, Sea, Panzer, Flak · Close Combat Clasp, Tank Destruction Badge, Sniper Badge

Product details

Published Mar 25 2002
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 48
ISBN 9781841763521
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 50 b/w
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Men-at-Arms
Short code MAA 365
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Gordon Williamson

Gordon Williamson is a retired civil servant who s…

Illustrator

Darko Pavlovic

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