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Following the Nazi occupation of Norway in 1941, the Waffen-SS began recruiting volunteers to serve in their ranks. Initially formed into small volunteer units, these developed into large divisions by 1943, referred to as Legions in Nazi propaganda. Early
A fully illustrated study of the Wehrmacht's French volunteer units and their actions on the Eastern Front and in North Africa during World War II. It is little known that, in late 1941, French volunteer units were among Wehrmacht troops defending Ger
Sure to appeal to all those interested in Germany's armed forces in World War II, this book investigates the SS 'Wiking' Division, from its origins to its ultimate role as a Panzer division. One of the most famous divisions in the Waffen-SS, &
Michael Wittmann (Vogelthal, 22 April 1914 - Caen, 8 August 1944) was a famous officer of the Waffen-SS, he is considered one of the most legendary and combative tank commanders of the Second World War. He achieved his tactical masterpiece immediately aft
This book is the complete history of the 6th SS Gebirgs (Mountain) Division Nord in WWII.Formed in 1941, Nord was employed along the FinnishLapland front against battle-tested Soviet forces from 194144. Following the signing of the armistice between Finla
The 11th SS Freiwilligen (Volunteer) Panzergrenadier Division "Nordland" was formed in 1943. Despite what the name indicated, this was not an all-volunteer or fully Nordic unit. The ranks were filled with men from across Europe, many of them con
ThePolizei Division first took shape in 1939, drawing manpower from the civilian police. In February 1942, the unit was transferred to the Waffen-SS and redesignatedSS-Polizei-Division(4.SS). The former policemen appeared on the Western Front in 1940, bef