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German Army Elite Units 1939-45

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Men-at-Arms - World War II - Axis - Germany

MSRP old price: $17.95


Product Info

Title
German Army Elite Units 1939-45
Publisher
Category
Author
Gordon Williamson
Publish Year
2002
Pages
48
Dimensions
7.5x9.5x.2"
NKG Part #
2147385018
MFG. Part #
OSPMAA380
Type
Softcover
Series
MAA380

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.