THE WAFFEN-SS: A PICTORIAL DOCUMENTATION.

Walther, Herbert. With Generalfeldmarschall von Manstein, General von Manteuffel and Heinz Hohne.

ISBN 10: 0887402046 / ISBN 13: 9780887402043

Published by Schiffer, West Chester, Pennsylvania, 1990

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238 pp, small 4to (10 3/4" H). Patterned endpapers. Profusely illustrated with b&w photographs. "(A) pictorial and factual documentation of the engagement of young men standing in the front line during World War II. Men, fighting as soldiers and innumerably losing their lives on all battle fronts in World War II. Also, this book does not tell of the organizations they belonged to and of their criminal leadership, but of the young soldiers who - being deceived for their ideals - got right into the twilight of the world's opinion after the end of the war. Five hundred exciting photographs never before published, illustrate the battles of a troop of which no one - not even its adversaries on the battlefield - denied its bravery and devotion. Photographs of unbelievable impression, taken during heavy attacks or massive tank battles, taken while invading ditches or taken while heavy defensive battles took place. These are not posed photographs: The SS War reporters literally took these pictures in the middle of fights, with MPi sitting beside them. There are photographs from all fronts, and of all divisions. Photos of well known troop commanders of the Waffen-SS, illustrations of all weapons and vehicles used are shown as well. Never before has a book shown these divisions and their direct connection to battle. This book was put together from photographs which were to be destroyed on order of the Reichssicherheits-Hauptamt in 1945. The negatives were actually burnt, mostly by accident. However, approximately 100,000 contacts remained untouched. The best have been chosen for this book. This is a pictorial book which will fascinate everyone who appreciates the single photograph as a documentation." Minor wrinkling at bottom of spine three tiny dints/scuff at top edge of boards. Dust jacket minor edge wrinkling, minor rubbing. Seller Inventory # 24967

Bibliographic Details

Title: THE WAFFEN-SS: A PICTORIAL DOCUMENTATION.

Publisher: Schiffer, West Chester, Pennsylvania

Publication Date: 1990

Binding: Hard Cover

Condition: Very Good+

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+

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Synopsis:

Covers all divisions of the SS panzer corps in over 500 photos and covers the formation and combat throughout WWII.