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The Waffen-SS (4): "24. to 38. Divisions, & Volunteer Legions" (Men-at-Arms) (v. 4)

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The Waffen-SS divisions were among the best of the german divisions during WW II. This book, the third in a series discusses the divisions numbered from 11 to 23. Each division has a narrative description of when it was formed, where the soldiers came from, specialized insignia, and a brief description of what each division did during the war up to its final point of surrender. It is beautifully illustrated with great attention to detail as to uniforms and equipment.

The 11 to 23 divisions were primarily formed of foreign troups. #11 for instance was the Nordland division composed of troops from Norway, Denmark, Netherlands. They fought on the the eastern front against Russia. They were still fighting around the Reichs Chancellery on May 1st, 1945, the day that Hitler's death was announced.

Gordon Williamson did well, again. Fantastic place to start with for a specific unit divisional history studies. Sections for each unit include: names used, commanders, campaigns, insignia and for most of them - colour example of uniforms/wepons/field gear.

Its by no means an ultimate knowledge base for any division listed, but thats the excellent starting point.

My only doubt is: why are those Osprey guys not including any bibliography in it ?!?

The Waffen SS (4) is a great osprey title, with the awesome duo of Gorden Williams (author) and Steven Andrews (Illustritor) there is no flaw and the infomation is basic but for these units its pretty much detailed, and the illustrations are top notch.

I'm Italian and I deal with reenactment, different historical periods between the WWII. Having achieved yet another uniform, I decided to buy this book because I find the most complete with regard to uniformologia.