Hunt, Vincent

The Road of Slaughter: The Latvian 15th SS Division in Pomerania, January-March 1945

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ISBN 13:: 9781804512593
author:: Hunt, Vincent
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Helion & Company
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 448
Dimensions:: 3.4 x 24.3 x 24.3 centimetres (1
Genre:: History, Military History, World War II,
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 20 working days

£37.35

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The Road of Slaughter: The Latvian 15th SS Division in Pomerania, January-March 1945 In the midst of the final stages of World War II, the Latvian 15th SS Division found itself fighting a desperate battle in Pomerania, now Poland. This account of their experiences offers a unique perspective on the war in Eastern Europe and the role of foreign volunteers in the Nazi forces. The division, comprising a mix of seasoned veterans and raw recruits from Nazi-occupied Latvia, was tasked with halting the advance of the Red Army. Despite being vastly outnumbered and outgunned, the Latvians fought bravely, but ultimately suffered heavy losses. The author draws on interviews with the last remaining Latvian Legionnaires, as well as archival records, to recreate the events of this pivotal period. The result is a harrowing and deeply personal account of one of the most tragic episodes of the war. The Latvian 15th SS Division's story is one of sacrifice, courage, and unimaginable suffering, and is presented here in a way that is both informative and thought-provoking.

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