Trigg, Jonathan
Voices of the Scandinavian Waffen-SS: The Final Testament of Hitler's Vikings
- ISBN 13:
- 9781398122536
- author:
- Trigg, Jonathan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 13 x 2.2 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Biography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Voices of the Scandinavian Waffen-SS: The Final Testament of Hitler's Vikings In the early years of World War II, Scandinavia was drawn into the conflict, with citizens from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden volunteering to join the Nazi Waffen-SS. By 1945, thousands of Scandinavians had fought on the Eastern Front against the Soviet Union, leaving behind a legacy of survival, retribution, and remembrance. The stories of these men are now being shared for the first time in Jonathan Trigg's book, which gathers the last testimonies of those who fought. Their motivations varied - some were driven by anti-communism, while others were drawn to Hitler's vision of a new world order. Whatever their reasons, they all faced a brutal reality on the battlefield, from the siege of Leningrad to the final days in Berlin. This book presents a unique and powerful historical record, based on interviews with some of the last surviving veterans. The stories within are a testament to the enduring power of human experience, and offer a fascinating glimpse into one of the most overlooked chapters of World War II history.
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