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Wehrmacht Auxiliary Forces

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

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

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Product Info

Title
Wehrmacht Auxiliary Forces
Publisher
Category
Author
Nigel Thomas, Carlos Jurado
Publish Year
1992
Pages
48
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147398099
MFG. Part #
OSPMAA254
Type
Softcover
Series
MAA254

Description

Though the 'Wehrmachtsgefolge' (Armed Forces Auxiliaries) were generally inferior to their armed forces equivalents, their contribution to the German war-effort was far from negligible. Auxiliaries including the NSKK, Transportkorps Speer, Reichsarbeitsdienst and Organization Todt supported the Wehrmacht in their duties. In 1944, the strength of these organizations peaked at 3,800,000-40% of the size of the armed forces. As they became increasingly aware of their importance, the Auxiliaries introduced uniform and insignia modifications which made them virtually indistinguishable from their comrades in the armed forces. This book examines the organization, uniforms and history of the various Wehrmacht auxiliary forces.