Hitler's Spanish Legion: The Blue Division In Russia

A valuable work on a relatively unknown but important part of the Second World War. Driven by a fervent anti-Communism, and supported by Franco, Spanish volunteers form a division to fight with Germany on the Eastern Front. The Blue Division was a unique political tool, as it allowed Franco to "buy-off" his German ally, while finding an "outlet" for some of the more radical members of his coalition.

What at first looked like an opportunity to get in on the rout, eventually led the Spaniards into some of the most brutal fighting of the war. Almost 50,000 served, with about half becoming casualties.

Detailed account of the Spanish Blue Division (250th Infantry Division) and its campaign in Russia during the Second World War.

Gerald Kleinfeld & Lewis Tambs
Softcover 434pp with b&w photos and maps. Limited edition reprint of the classic 1979 title.

Hitler's Spanish Legion: The Blue Division In Russia