{"product_id":"11th-waffenss-freiwilligen-panzergrenadier-division-nordland-an-illustrated-history-9780764367809","title":"11th Waffen-SS Freiwilligen Panzergrenadier Division “Nordland”: An Illustrated History","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe 11th SS Freiwilligen (Volunteer) Panzergrenadier Division \"Nordland\" was formed in 1943 with men from across Europe, including conscripts. It was deployed in antipartisan operations in Croatia and saw hard fighting against the Red Army in 1944. In 1945, it was among the final formations to continue the fight in Berlin. This new illustrated history includes over 500 photos, maps, and tables. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 208 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 December 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Schiffer Publishing Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 11th SS Freiwilligen (Volunteer) Panzergrenadier Division \"Nordland\" emerged in 1943, a complex entity that defied simple categorization. While the name suggested an all-volunteer or fully Nordic unit, the reality was far more diverse. The ranks were filled with men from across Europe, many of them conscripts. A core of Norwegians from Regiment 23 \"Norge\" and Danes from Regiment 24 \"Danmark\" formed the backbone of this new division.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNordland was deployed to Croatia in the fall of 1943, where it engaged in antipartisan operations. In 1944, the division faced intense combat and sustained heavy casualties in battles against the Red Army at Leningrad, Narva, Tannenberg, and Kurland. As the war drew to a close in 1945, Nordland, consisting predominantly of non-Germans, remained one of the final formations engaged in the fight in Berlin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis new illustrated history of Nordland offers a comprehensive perspective on the division's history, featuring over 500 photographs from the most extensive private collections in Europe. Extensive maps and tables complement the narrative, providing valuable context. Appendices delve into the division's order of battle, detailing its organizational structure and the individuals who served within it. A comprehensive list of award recipients and a glossary of ranks and insignia further enhance the reader's understanding of this remarkable unit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 11th SS Freiwilligen (Volunteer) Panzergrenadier Division \"Nordland\" stands as a testament to the complexities and diversity of World War II, a chapter in history that continues to captivate and intrigue scholars and enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1534g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 236 x 311 x 25 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780764367809\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":45217019789562,"sku":"9780764367809","price":29.26,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/11th-waffenss-freiwilligen-panzergrenadier-division-nordland-an-illustrated-history-9780764367809","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}