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84 GERMANY IN WWII: UNIT HISTORIES The 27th Waffen SS Volunteer Grenadier Division Langemarck: An IllustratedHistory MassimilianoAfiero. This book is a detailed history of the 27thWaffen-SS Division “Langemarck,” the Flemish volunteer SS combat formation. “Lange- marck” was employed chiefly on the Eastern Front, first in the Ukraine in early 1944, then participating with a combat group in Estonia along the Tannenberg Line in the summer of 1944. Size: 9"x12" • 501 b/w images • 128pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5072-6 • hard cover • $34.99 The 29thWaffen-SS Grenadier Division “Italie- nische Nr.1 ”: And Italians in Other Units of the Waffen-SS: An Illustrated History Massimiliano Afiero. This study is focused on Italian volunteers in formations of the Waffen-SS. These include the SS Legion “Italiana” and 29th Waffen Grenadier Division “Italienische Nr. 1.” Included are extensive interviews with Italian SS veterans from various units, along with many excellent photographs from private collections in Europe. Size: 9"x12" • 330 b/w images • 128pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-6295-8 • hard cover • $34.99 Globocnik’s Men in Italy, 1943–45: Abteilung R and the SS-Wachmannschaften of the Op- erationszone Adriatisches Küstenland Stefano Di Giusto and Tommaso Chiussi. This book describes the little-known activities of the Nazi group known as Abteilung R, in the OZAK region during 1943–45. Here they not only persecuted Jews, but became involved in the fight against the armed resistance movement, participated in security tasks, antipartisan operations, and retaliation operations including arresting and killing of civilians. Size: 7"x10" • 420 b/w images • 240pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5254-6 • hard cover • $34.99 The 1st SS Panzer Division “Leibstandarte”: A Pictorial History Herbert Walther. A heavily illustrated chronicle of the “Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler” in over 300 photos including formation and campaigns on a variety of war fronts through- out WWII. Size: 8.5"x11" • 300 bw photos • 120pp. ISBN: 978-0-88740-165-7 • hard • $29.99 Twelve Years with Hitler: A History of 1.Kompanie LSSAH 1933–45 Hans Quassowski. The original cadre of the later Waffen-SS was formed in March 1933 as the “SS Headquarters Guard Berlin.” From the first volunteers emerged more than fifty senior SS officers, all of whom received high decorations for bravery in the 38 Waffen-SS divisions that were formed later. Size: 9"x12" • 490 bw photos/maps • 384pp. ISBN: 0-7643-0777-0 • hard • $69.95 Dietrich’s Warriors: The History of the 3. Kom- panie 1st Panzergrenadier Regiment 1st SS Panzer Division LAH in WWII Peter Mooney. This book covers 3. Kompanie’s military actions between 1939–45 and details the various battles that they took part in, which covered nearly every major campaign of the German Army. This work has been compiled with the help of former soldiers of the 3. Kompanie. Size: 6"x9" • 85 bw photos/maps • 240pp. ISBN: 0-7643-1984-1 • hard • $35.00 Chronicle of the 7. Panzerkompanie 1. SS-Panzer Division “Leibstandarte” Ralf Tiemann. This chronicle of the 7.Panzerkompanie follows the unit history of a Leibstandarte tank company from its creation in 1942 to the end of WWII. Compiled by former company com- mander and German Cross in Gold holder Ralf Tiemann, the detailed text relies on both official documentation and the personal recollections of numerous unit veterans. Size: 6"x9" • 90 bw photos/maps • 320pp. ISBN: 0-7643-0463-1 • hard • $29.95 The SS-Panzer-Artillery Regiment 1 Leib- standarte Adolf Hitler (LAH) inWWII Thomas Fischer. This book is the first volume about Artillery Regiment 1 of the 1st Waffen-SS Division LAH. The artillery batteries of the LAH during the whole of WWII faced some of the hardest combat, and probably no other artillery unit was used as often at critical spots on all fronts. Size: 8.5"x11" • 290 bw photos • 208pp. ISBN: 0-7643-1982-5 • hard • $59.95 The Leibstandarte in Greece: The 1st Battal- ion LSSAH during Operation Marita, 1941, from Battalion Archives Branislav Radovic and Martin Stiles. This large-format book contains over 300 mostly unseen photographs in superb high-quality reproduction. Originally photographed in May 1941 by an SS-Kriegsberichter, the book depicts the 1st Battalion, Leibstandarte SS “Adolf Hitler” (LSSAH) during their victorious march through Greece in 1941. Size: 9"x12" • 345 bw photos • 240pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4357-5 • hard • $69.99 Tigers in the Ardennes: The 501st Heavy SS Tank Battalion in the Battle of the Bulge Gregory A. Walden. This book provides a detailed look at the actions of a German tank battalion in the Ardennes Offensive. It is the product of research in archives, conversations with veterans, and examination of the battlefields. The author’s experience as a tank unit commander provides unique insight. Includes over 100 images, many of them photographs never before published. Size: 6"x9" • 105 bw photos • 144pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4790-0 • hard • $35.00 Comrades to the End: The 4th SS Panzer-Grena- dier Regiment Der Führer 1938–45, The History of a German-Austrian Fighting Unit OttoWeidinger. The complete history of SS-Regiment Der Führer. From its creation from primarily Austrian recruits through the Western Campaign, to the bitter battles in Russia where it was almost completely destroyed, the authors explain the engagements of this famous unit in full detail. Size: 6"x9" • 100 bw photos/maps • 480pp. ISBN: 0-7643-0593-X • hard • $39.95 Blood andHonor: TheHistory of the 12th SS Panzer Division “Hitler Youth” 1943–45 Craig W.H. Luther. The 12th SSPD was formed in early 1943 following the German disaster at Stalingrad, and trumpeted as a symbol of the willingness of German youth to make the ultimate sacrifice for Führer und Vaterland. This account is based largely on primary source materials, including extensive archival holdings, published memoirs, official histories, and numerous interviews with former division members. Size: 7"x10" • 160 bw photos • 304pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4267-7 • hard • $49.99 The 12th SS Panzer Division “HJ”: A Pic- torial History Herbert Walther. A heavily illus- trated chronicle of the “Hitlerjugend” Division in over 230 bw and 30 color photos including its late war formation and campaigns throughout Normandy and Austria. Size: 8.5"x11" • 250 color/bw photos • 120pp. ISBN: 978-0-88740-166-4 • hard • $29.99 Himmler’s Bosnian Division: The Waffen- SS Handschar Division 1943–45 George Lepre. This is the story of the “Handschar,” a Muslim combat formation created by the Germans to “restore order in Bosnia.” What actually transpired was quite different. Size: 6"x9" • 250 bw photos • 380pp. ISBN: 0-7643-0134-9 • hard • $39.95 Galicia Division: The Waffen-SS 14th Grenadier Division 1943–45 Michael O. Logusz. In 1943–44 a determined group of young men and women in Galicia volunteered to serve in a combat division destined for eastern front combat. Although initially Galicia’s Volunteers would serve in a German spon- sored military formation, in actuality the volunteers of the Galicia division wanted to engage all hostile ideologies-both from the east and west-in order to secure a free independent Ukraine. Size: 6"x9" • 50 bw photos • 592pp. ISBN: 0-7643-0081-4 • hard • $35.00 The History of the 24. Waffen-Gebirgs (Karst- jäger)-Division der SS and the Holders of the Anti-partisan War Badge in Gold in the Second World War Rolf Michaelis. The 24. Waffen-Gebirgs [Karstjäger]-Division der SS antipartisan unit was mostly comprised of Yugoslav recruits and operated in the Karst border area of Austria, Yugoslavia, and Italy from 1943 to 1945. This is not only a history, but an examination of the German Anti-Partisan War Badge in Gold and its recipients from the unit. Size: 7"x10" • 120 color/bw photos • 96pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4802-0 • hard • $24.99 Grenadier Divisions of the Waffen-SS Rolf Mi- chaelis. A detailed look at all 18 Waffen-SS grenadier divisions in WWII. Each unit is presented in detailed history from its formation, combat operations throughout the war, and final disposition at war’s end. Size: 6"x9" • 186 bw photos • 256pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-4837-2 • hard • $39.99 French Units in the Waffen-SS Rolf Michaelis. The story of the French units of theWaffen-SS inWorldWar II—the Französische SS-Freiwilligen-Grenadier-Regiment; Französische SS-Freiwilligen-Sturmbrigade,Waffen-Gren- adier-Brigade der SS “Charlemagne”; 33.Waffen-Gren- adier-Division der SS “Charlemagne”—is told in this concise and detailed book. Size: 6"x9" • 56 b/w images • 136pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5181-5 • hard cover • $24.99 SS-Heimwehr Danzig in Poland 1939 Rolf Michaelis. This is the first book in English on this obscure early-WWII SS unit. In July 1939, SS-Heim- wehr Danzig was formed from members of the III./4. SS-Totenkopf-Standarte “Ostmark,” as well as from Danzig citizen volunteers. As a unit of the RFSS they reinforced other existing Danzig units for the impending invasion of Poland. Size: 6"x9" • 140 bw photos • 112pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-2943-2 • hard • $29.95 SS-Fallschirmjäger-Bataillon 500/600 Rolf Mi- chaelis. This book is the history of the only Fallschirm- jäger-Bataillon of the Waffen-SS during WWII. Formed in 1943 as a Bewährungsverband for special missions (guerrilla operations in the Balkans) the unit was deployed at many focal points of heavy combat on the eastern and western fronts. Size: 6"x9" • 70 bw photos • 120pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-2944-9 • hard • $29.95 The 10th SS-Panzer-Division “Frundsberg” Rolf Michaelis. Division “Frundsberg” was formed at the beginning of 1943 as a reserve for the Allied invasion of France. Their first campaign was in the Ukraine in April 1944. Highly motivated after combat success in Ukraine the unit was then transported back to the west where they fought the Allies in France and Arnhem. Size: 6"x9" • 100 bw photos • 168pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-3099-5 • hard • $35.00