German Army Elite Units 1939–45 (Men-at-Arms, 380)

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.

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Full colour artwork

Beautifully illustrated scenes are included to bring the narrative of the conflict to life.

Detailed uniform illustrations

Specially commissioned full colour illustrations are included alongside comprehensive captions to give a full breakdown of the attire and equipment used on the battlefield.

Photographs

Each volume features a wide range of photographs, which provide unparalleled detail of the uniforms and weaponry used by the combatants.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1841764051
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Osprey Publishing; First Edition (October 18, 2002)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781841764054
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1841764054
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.26 x 0.12 x 9.54 inches