A new addition to the very popular Images of War Series. This volume reviews the Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler that grew from Hitler’s palace guard into a formidable battlefield unit that fought on the Eastern and Western Fronts of WWII. As with other volumes in this series, its great strength is the quality and rarity of the images that illustrate the concise text, all at a very aggressive cover price – Highly Recommended.
NAME: Images of War, Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler (LSSAH) At War 1939-1945, A History of the Division on the Western and Eastern Fronts, Rare Photographs From Wartime Archives FILE: R2492 AUTHOR: Ian Baxter PUBLISHER: Pen & Sword BINDING: soft back PAGES: 141 PRICE: £14.99 GENRE: Non Fiction SUBJECT: WWII, World War II, World War 2, Second World War, Eastern Front, Western Front, tank battles, armoured fighting vehicles, AFV, technology, armour, blitz krieg, SS, Waffen SS
ISBN: 1-47389-085-3
IMAGE: B2492.jpg BUYNOW: http://tinyurl.com/lxlqr8o LINKS: DESCRIPTION: A new addition to the very popular Images of War Series. This volume reviews the Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler that grew from Hitler's palace guard into a formidable battlefield unit that fought on the Eastern and Western Fronts of WWII. As with other volumes in this series, its great strength is the quality and rarity of the images that illustrate the concise text, all at a very aggressive cover price – Highly Recommended. The origins of the SS were as Hitler's palace guard, providing his close protection squad and wider screen for large public events. As Himmler's power and influence in the Nazi world grew, the SS was expanded as his 'empire' and was soon in contention with the SA which had remained a radical para-military force that was beginning to give Hitler some concern. There were indications that the SA would present a threat to Hitler's view of where the Nazis should be heading. Himmler was able to take advantage and act as the antidote that took out the SA leaders and broke up the organization during the Night of the Long Knives. However, the SS were still regarded by the German Army Command as toy soldiers for ceremonial occasions. Himmler began to agitate for a more powerful and front line military role for a greatly expanded SS. This produced the Waffen SS that fought alongside ordinary German Army units, forging a fierce reputation from 1939. Frequently involved in war crimes, the Waffen SS were also formidable soldiers and prepared to fight at any cost. As a result, SS casualties were very high, frequently higher than the situation required. However the SS are viewed, they were one of the most effective fighting forces employed by any army during WWII. This book provides a captivating glimpse into the Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler, its inner workings and its history/