1939-1945 (Great Patriotic War) - History, Stalinist Era (1928-1953), European Theater - World War II - Axis, World War II - Personal Narratives, European Theater - World War II - Campaigns & Individual Battles, General & Miscellaneous German History, 191
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Overview
A fascinating and detailed account of every aspect of the Waffen-SS's war on the Eastern Front: its battles, its organization, tactics, and equipment. Read what it was like to take part in Operation 'Barbarossa', the opening assault against Russia in the summer of 1941; the clash of massed armor at Kursk; and other epic encounters of war in the East. Ailsby also provides detailed insight into how Waffen-SS individuals and units met and often mastered their Red Army adversaries.
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Offers a detailed account of every aspect of the Waffen-SS's war on the Eastern Front, covering its battles, organization, tactics, and equipment, and examining the recruitment and organization of those foreign legions of the SS that fought on the Eastern Front. Looks at the Waffen-SS's war against Soviet partisans, and examines the military consequences of Waffen-SS soldiers' indoctrination, which often resulted in atrocities and murder of civilians. Includes some 100 b&w historical photos. Ailsby is a military historian who has written extensively on WWII and the history of the Third Reich. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
April 1, 1998
Publisher
Motorbooks International
Pages
192
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780760305386