Saunders, Tim

12th Hitlerjugend SS Panzer Division in Normandy

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ISBN 13:
9781399013024
author:
Saunders, Tim
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Pen & Sword Military
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
320
Dimensions:
23.4 x 16 x 2 centimetres (0.71
Genre:
History, Military History, World War II,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 20 working days
£22.84

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The 12th Hitlerjugend SS Panzer Division in Normandy is a detailed account of one of the most effective German divisions fighting in World War II. Formed in 1943, the division was comprised of seventeen-year-old recruits from the Hitler Youth movement and featured a core of officers and NCOs from the elite Leibstandarte bodyguard division. The book provides a nuanced portrayal of the division's experiences during the Normandy campaign, including their repeated successes against British and Canadian forces. Despite facing significant disadvantages, including constant Allied air attacks and a lack of supplies, the Hitlerjugend proved to be formidable opponents. Written with access to new archival materials from the former Eastern Bloc, this book offers a balanced and unflinching examination of the Waffen SS division. By examining the 12th Hitlerjugend SS Panzer Division in Normandy, readers can gain a deeper understanding of one of the most significant and often overlooked units of World War II.

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