Knight's Cross and Oak-Leaves Recipients 1941–45 (Elite) - Softcover

Williamson, Gordon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841766429 ISBN 13: 9781841766423

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 2005

Synopsis

Osprey's survey of the recipients of the Knight's Cross and Oak-Leaves awards during World War II (1939-1945). The remarkable early successes of the armed forces of the Third Reich prompted the decision that the supreme decoration for personal valour or outstanding leadership – the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross – was insufficient. To mark further acts of gallantry a new distinction was created in June 1940: the Oak-Leaves clasp. Further decorations in the form of the Swords and, finally, the Diamonds were added. This second title in our series describes and illustrates a selection of recipients of the Knight's Cross and Oak-Leaves between 1941 and early 1944, when the Wehrmacht was engaged on all fronts, as well as at sea and in the air.

About this title

From the Publisher:

An unrivalled illustrated reference source on fighting men and commanders, past and present. Each volume is packed with full colour artwork, making military history uniquely accessible to enthusiasts of all ages.

About the Author:

Gordon Williamson was born in 1951 and currently works for the Scottish Land Register. He spent seven years with the Military Police TA and has published a number of books and articles on the decorations of the Third Reich and their winners. He is the author of a number of World War II titles for Osprey.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1841766429
• ISBN 13: 9781841766423
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64
• Illustrator: Bujeiro Ramiro