Wenn alle Brüder schweigen - When All The Brothers Are Silent
A monummental photo history of the Waffen SS illustrated with hundreds of great photos of their actions on all fronts. This title was first published by the Association of Soldier’s of the former Waffen SS and is still one of the best all round photo albums of the Waffen SS.
The definitive large size pictorial record of the Waffen SS. 596 pages 1,196 Photos. Text in both English and German. From an initial strength of 18,000 Germans in 1939 the Waffen SS grew to over 900,000 by the end of 1944. There was a total of 38 Waffen SS divisions including 7 Panzer, 8 Panzergrenadier, 16 Infantry divisions and 6 Mountain Divisions. Originally volunteers were only drawn from German nationals. Later in the Russian campaign volunteers came from many European countries. The Waffen SS thereby became the first pan European army. This book first published in 1973 is the definitive pictorial record of the Waffen SS embracing all 38 divisions and the close co-operation with Wehrmacht, Luftwaffe and Kriegsmarine. With more than 1,000 photos from the private collections of the veterans. These photos speak for themselves for they are realistic and truthful. A lasting memorial produced by the Bundesverband comprising former soldiers of the Waffen SS. Now in its 8th edition.
Paul Hausser, Jochen Peiper et al
Hardcover large format 596pp c1,200 photos. Dual English/German text.
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Wenn alle Brüder schweigen - When All The Brothers Are Silent