Under the Nazi regime, Hitler's conservative views on the place of housewives and mothers in society limited German women to a much less active role in World War II (1939-1945) than their British and Allied counterparts. Nevertheless, the demands of a prolonged war did see German women in a range of uniforms as auxiliaries with the Army, Navy, Air Force and SS, particularly in the signals and air defence services. This unique book explains and illustrates these organisations and their uniforms and insignia, as well as Red Cross nurses, and auxiliaries of the Labour Corps, Customs Service, National Socialist Women's Organisation, and League of German Maidens (Hitler Youth).
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Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.
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Gordon Williamson was born in 1951 and currently works for the Scottish Land Register. He spent seven years with the Military Police TA and has published a number of books and articles on the decorations of the Third Reich and their winners. He is the author of over a dozen World War II titles for Osprey.
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An excellant companion to Men at arms 254 Wehrmacht Auxiliary Forces, as well as both Men at arms 357 World war II allied Women's services and Men at arms 370 World War II allied Nursing services.In my previous readings in other books, I did not know The NS Frauenschaft had a Uniform, other than their triangular badge. I guess you learn something every day. Pretty good for 48 pages, however BDM does not stand for League of German Maidens, it stands for League of German Girls. Madchen is maiden, Madel is girl. Family values and stuff like that were not the Nazi way for society.
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This book carefully explains details regarding how female auxiliaries were recruited and employed by Germany during World War II. The book proceeds to explain how each service provided uniforms for their female members and the wear of insignia. Anyone interested in women who served during World War II will want this book.
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An excellent book !!! It has a lot of detail,not just of the German Navy ( Kriegsmarine ), Army ( Heer / Wehrmaght) and Air Force ( Luftwaffe ) but also the SS and other Nazi Party organisations such as the League of Girls and the Nurses. Lots of interesting detail and pictures, showing the initial elegance of the women's uniforms early-mid war ( 1940-42 ) and then the gradual economising and earthier look of the mid-late war ( 1943-45 ). In particular a surprise for me was that the German SS uniform ( for women ) did not have a tie ! And although they wore a grey uniform ( white collared shirt buttoned up ) they wore a black side cap ( not a matching grey one ).And yet how many times have we seen a SS woman wearing a black tie, such as in the 2009 cinema movie " Female Agents " ( starring French actress Sophie Marceau ). Also covered are the women's work uniforms for outdoor duties such as manning search lights. Overall a great book for those who like German uniforms and insignia.
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Despite the fact that the use of female auxiliary staff by the Army had a long history dating back to the days before World War I, the order issued on 12 March 1937 for the mobilisation of the Army (Heer) made no provision for the resumed recruitment and employment of women. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
leadership grades, ward dress, signals auxiliaries, lower left sleeve, upper left sleeve, ski trousers, female auxiliaries, peaked field cap, cord edging, external flaps, brooch worn, sleeve patch, front pleats, buttoned flaps, national cockade, national emblem, male personnel, collar patches, service dress, grey skirt, naval auxiliaries, upper sleeve, rank structure, rank insignia, front buttons Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Iron Cross, Otto Spronk, Deutsches Rotes Kreuz, Josef Charita, Robert Noss, Air Force, Anti-Aircraft Auxiliaries, North Africa, Courtesy Brian, Economics Auxiliaries, Hitler Youth, Josef Chanta, U-Boot Archiv, Bund Deutscher, Nachrichtenhelferinnen des Heeres New!
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Despite the fact that the use of female auxiliary staff by the Army had a long history dating back to the days before World War I, the order issued on 12 March 1937 for the mobilisation of the Army (Heer) made no provision for the resumed recruitment and employment of women. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
leadership grades, ward dress, signals auxiliaries, lower left sleeve, upper left sleeve, ski trousers, female auxiliaries, peaked field cap, cord edging, external flaps, brooch worn, sleeve patch, front pleats, buttoned flaps, national cockade, national emblem, male personnel, collar patches, service dress, grey skirt, naval auxiliaries, upper sleeve, rank structure, rank insignia, front buttons Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Iron Cross, Otto Spronk, Deutsches Rotes Kreuz, Josef Charita, Robert Noss, Air Force, Anti-Aircraft Auxiliaries, North Africa, Courtesy Brian, Economics Auxiliaries, Hitler Youth, Josef Chanta, U-Boot Archiv, Bund Deutscher, Nachrichtenhelferinnen des Heeres New!
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