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World War II German Women's Auxiliary Services (Men-at-Arms)

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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.

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.

A unique and informative book. Lots of great drawings and pictures. It has the kind of information that is hard to find, and does a good job at it.

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.