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The 'Grossdeutschland' Division in World War II: The German Army's premier combat unit
The 'Grossdeutschland' Division in World War II: The German Army's premier combat unit
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The book "Grossdeutschland Division: The History and Evolving Appearance of the German Army's Elite Combat Unit During World War II" is a comprehensive look at the history and appearance of the German Army's premier combat unit during World War II. It features eight pages of original artwork and photographs that depict the personalities, uniforms, insignia, and personal equipment of the unit. The unit began as an elite guard detachment and saw action in France, Yugoslavia, and the Soviet Union before being reinforced to divisional status and playing a key role in the Battle of Kursk. The book charts the evolving appearance of the unit over nearly six years of brutal warfare.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 64 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
The 'Grossdeutschland Division' was the German Army's most elite combat unit during World War II, and this book delves into its history and evolving appearance. It features eight pages of original artwork and carefully chosen photographs that depict personalities, uniforms, insignia, and personal equipment. The unit began as an elite guard detachment and expanded to regimental size in 1939, seeing action in France in 1940 and Yugoslavia in 1941 before participating in the Axis invasion of the Soviet Union. Reinforced to divisional status, 'Grossdeutschland' fought on the Eastern Front in 1942-44, notably at Rzhev in late 1942 and Kharkov in early 1943. Refitted and redesignated a 'Panzergrenadier-Division,' 'Grossdeutschland' played a key role in the Battle of Kursk in July 1943 before acting as the Wehrmacht's 'fire brigade' in 1943-44. In late 1944, 'Grossdeutschland' was expanded to 'Panzerkorps' status, with 'Panzergrenadier-Division 'Brandenburg' also taking the field. Further units joined the order of battle, including the 'Führerbegleit-Brigade,' which fought in the Ardennes in 1944-45 before also being redesignated a division. This book charts the evolving appearance of this elite formation over nearly six years of brutal warfare, providing a comprehensive account of its history and contributions to the war effort.
Weight: 212g
Dimension: 248 x 185 x 5 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472855923
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