Norwegian Waffen-SS Legion, 1941-43 (Paperback)

Ramiro Bujeiro; Massimiliano Afiero

Series: Men-at-Arms, 524

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Following the Nazi occupation of Norway in 1941, the Waffen-SS began recruiting volunteers to serve in their ranks. Initially formed into small volunteer units, these developed into large divisions by 1943, referred to as 'Legions' in Nazi propaganda. Early volunteers were promised that they would not leave Scandinavia and that they would serve under native Norwegian officers – but after the German invasion of the Soviet Union they were deployed to the Leningrad front alongside Dutch and Latvian units, in the 2nd SS Infantry Brigade. These units combined to form the nucleus of a whole regiment within the new 11th SS Volunteer Panzergrenadier Division 'Nordland'.

Fully illustrated with detailed artwork depicting the uniforms and equipment of the volunteer soldiers, this fascinating study tells the little-known story of the Norwegians who fought with the SS in World War II.

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Imprint:	Osprey Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Men-at-Arms, 524
Release date:	February 2019
Illustrators:	Ramiro Bujeiro
Authors:	Massimiliano Afiero (Author)
Dimensions:	248 x 184 x 2mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	48
ISBN-13:	978-1-4728-3439-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Special & elite forces Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > War & defence operations > Battles & campaigns Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Military life & institutions > Uniforms & insignia Books > Humanities > History > World history > From 1900 > Second World War Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > History > World history > From 1900 > Second World War Promotions
LSN:	1-4728-3439-9
Barcode:	9781472834393