Jr, Richard W. Landwehr
Britisches Freikorps
- ISBN 13:
- 9781475059243
- author:
- Jr, Richard W. Landwehr
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 98
- Dimensions:
- 22.86 x 15.24 x 0.58 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The story of the British volunteers of the Waffen-SS is a complex and often misunderstood chapter in history. This book provides a fresh perspective on the experiences of these individuals, who were recruited from among Allied prisoners of war to fight against the Soviet Union. The author, Richard Landwehr, sheds light on the circumstances surrounding their recruitment and the challenges they faced in a foreign and often hostile environment. The British Free Corps, the unit formed by these volunteers, was a unique and significant part of the Waffen-SS. Despite its small size, the unit was made up of committed individuals who were determined to see their mission through to the end. However, their efforts were ultimately met with hostility and persecution upon their return to Britain, with many facing trial and execution for their actions. This book offers a fair-minded and balanced account of the British volunteers of the Waffen-SS, one that seeks to separate fact from fiction and to provide a nuanced understanding of their experiences.