French Units in the Waffen-SS
Michaelis, Rolf
ISBN 10: 0764351818 ISBN 13: 9780764351815
Published by Schiffer Military History, 2016
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The story of the French units of the Waffen-SS in World War IIthe Französische SS-Freiwilligen-Grenadier-Regiment; Französische SS-Freiwilligen-Sturmbrigade, Waffen-Grenadier-Brigade der SS Charlemagne; 33. Waffen-Grenadier-Division der SS Charlemagneis told in this concise and detailed book. Examined first are the many fascist and national-socialist movements that existed in France at the beginning of the twentieth century, from whose ranks the majority of the war and eastern front volunteers were recruited. The recruiting campaign and training of the SS volunteers are examined, along with the combat operations by armed French units in Galicia, Pomerania, Kolberg, and in the Gotenhafen area. After the necessary unit rebuilding following these costly actions, there followed further actions in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, and the actions of unit remnants in the Reich capital Berlin. The book is augmented by rare photographs, some never before published, and detailed maps.
About the Author: Rolf Michaelis specializes in books on the Waffen-SS and has written over thirty to date. He lives in Berlin.
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Title: French Units in the Waffen-SS
Publisher: Schiffer Military History
Publication Date: 2016
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New