German Order of Battle: Panzer, Panzer Grenadier, and Waffen SS divisions in World War II
The final volume of Samuel Mitcham's trilogy on the German Army in World War II focuses on panzer, panzer grenadier, motorized, and Waffen SS divisions. Among these units are the 1st SS Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler Division, whose members included tank ace Michael Wittmann; the notorious 12th SS Hitler Youth Division that fought the Allies in Normandy; the 3rd SS Totenkopf Division that wreaked havoc on the Eastern Front; and the panzer divisions that spearheaded the German blitzkrieg in the East and West. |
Contents
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Introduction
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The Motorized and Panzer Grenadier Divisions
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iii |
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The SS Divisions
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1936 |
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Table of Equivalent Ranks
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1973 |
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The Higher Headquarters
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1984 |
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Chronology of the Second World
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1946 |
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| 1977 | |
Other editions - View all
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German Order of Battle: Panzer, Panzer Grenadier, and Waffen SS divisions in ... Samuel W. Mitcham No preview available - 2007 |
Common terms and phrases
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