Flags of the Third Reich (2): Waffen-SS

by Brian Davis and Brian Leigh Davis

An essential part of German propaganda was the raising of non-German volunteer contingents, variously named as 'Legions' and 'Free Corps'. These units were from their outset mere token forces,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1855324318
• ISBN13: 9781855324312
• Release Date: July 1994
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.3" x 9.8"

Customer Reviews

Very good reference

This book shows the flags of several of the "volunteer" countries that had soldiers in the Waffen SS. Many of the flags and illustrations have never been seen before. The text is also a history lesson in the evolution of volunteers into the German SS. Illustrations are outstanding, but it is history even for those who do not care about the flags. Research is thorough as is typical for this author.