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When speaking of the units of foreign volunteers integrated into the German forces during World War II, the Waffen-SS automatically comes to mind. But, in absolute numbers, more foreigners served with the Wehrmacht in the army, navy and air force. Anti-Communism was the most significant reason why so many volunteers were induced to wear the German uniform. This title examines the Wehrmacht’s foreign volunteers, taking a close look at their uniforms, organisation and distinctive insignia. show more Among those covered are the Legion Wallanie, LVF, Ostlegionen, Balkan volunteers, Hiwis, Kalmucks, Cossacks, Baltic, Russian and Ukranian volunteers. show lessTags
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Started to read on Friday, November 26, 2010, and finished on November 28, 2010.
This book is what I expect when I buy and/or read a book. It is well organized, easy to read and profusely illustrated.
It is an adequate survey of foreign troops serving in the German military (Wehrmacht) during World War II. As such, it covers the Air Force (Luftwaffe), the Navy (Kriegsmarine) and the Army (Heers?). It does not cover the SS, Waffen-SS, police units, etc. It also excludes the Spanish Blue Division. It covers purposes, leaders, uniforms, insignias, etc. It does not cover operations or combat in any significant degree.
This book is what I expect when I buy and/or read a book. It is well organized, easy to read and profusely illustrated.
It is an adequate survey of foreign troops serving in the German military (Wehrmacht) during World War II. As such, it covers the Air Force (Luftwaffe), the Navy (Kriegsmarine) and the Army (Heers?). It does not cover the SS, Waffen-SS, police units, etc. It also excludes the Spanish Blue Division. It covers purposes, leaders, uniforms, insignias, etc. It does not cover operations or combat in any significant degree.
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- Foreign Volunteers of the Wehrmacht 1941-45
- Important events
- World War II (1939 | 1945)
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- History, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
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- 940.541343 — History & geography History of Europe History of Europe 1918- Military history of World War II Operations and units Military units of axis powers Europe Germany & Central Europe
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- D757 .C26 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania History (General) World War II (1939-1945)
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