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German Army Elite Units 1939–45
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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.
Table of Contents
Panzergrenadier Division 'Feldherrnhalle'
Infanterie Regiment 'List'
Panzergrenadier Division 'Brandenburg'
Kavallerie Regiment 5 'Feldmarschall Von Mackensen'
Reichsgrenadier Regiment 'Hoch und Deutschmeister'
116 Panzer Division 'Windhund'
21 Panzer Division
24 Panzer Division (1 Kavallerie Division)
Panzer Lehr Division
3 Gebirgs Division
5 Gebirgs Division
The Tiger Tank Battalions
Product details
Published | 18 Oct 2002 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 48 |
ISBN | 9781841764054 |
Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
Illustrations | 44 b/w; 8 col |
Dimensions | 248 x 184 mm |
Series | Men-at-Arms |
Short code | MAA 380 |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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