The Hermann Göring Division cover
Quantity
In stock
$14.00 RRP $20.00 Website price saving $6.00 (30%)

Save 30% off this title as part of our 2024 Holiday Sale. Sale ends midnight, 8th December 2024.

Description

Each of Germany's World War II (1939-1945) armed services could claim one unit which earned a unique combat reputation, and which consequently was enlarged and developed far beyond the size originally planned. Hermann Göring, commander-in-chief of the air force, was determined that his Luftwaffe should share the glory of Germany's land conquests, and gave his name to a regimental combat group of infantry and Flak artillery. This élite unit was steadily enlarged into a brigade, then an armoured division, and finally into a two-division corps, fighting with distinction in Tunisia, Sicily, Italy, and on the Russian Front. This concise history is illustrated with rare personal photographs and eight colour plates, detailing the very varied uniforms and special insignia of this crack formation.

Table of Contents

Origins · Organisation · Commanders · Combat history · Uniforms and insignia · Highly decorated personnel · Units: Landespolizeigruppe 'General Göring' · Regiment 'General Göring' · Brigade 'Hermann Göring' · Panzergrenadier Division 'Hermann Göring' · Fallschirm-Panzer Division 'Hermann Göring' · Fallschirm-Panzerkorps 'Hermann Göring'

Product details

Published Feb 19 2003
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 48
ISBN 9781841764061
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 45 b/w; 8 col
Dimensions 10 x 7 inches
Series Men-at-Arms
Short code MAA 385
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Gordon Williamson

Gordon Williamson is a retired civil servant who s…

Illustrator

Stephen Andrew

Resources

Discover More

Visit our exclusive member's website to see artwork, maps, and more from this book.

Resources

Book Vote

Tell us what titles you would like to see published by Osprey, then vote for your favourites in our monthly book vote!

Related Titles

Sign up for Osprey membership for access to thousands of plane profiles, maps, battle scenes and more. Plus up to 30% off website purchases

Free US delivery on orders $35 or over