The Hermann Goring Division (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781841764061)

Each of Germany's World War II (1939-1945) armed services could claim one unit which earned a unique combat reputation, and which consequently was enlarged and developed far beyond the size originally planned. Hermann G ring, commander-in-chief of the air force, was determined that his Luftwaffe should share the glory of Germany's land conquests, and gave his name to a regimental combat group of infantry and Flak artillery. This lite unit was steadily enlarged into a brigade, then an armoured division, and finally into a two-division corps, fighting with distinction in Tunisia, Sicily, Italy, and on the Russian Front. This concise history is illustrated with rare personal photographs and eight colour plates, detailing the very varied uniforms and special insignia of this crack formation.

Author: Gordon Williamson
ISBN-10: 184176406X
ISBN-13: 9781841764061
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
Language: English
Published: 02/19/2003
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.38lbs
Size: 9.98h x 7.18w x 0.21d

About the Author
Gordon Williamson was born in 1951 and currently works for the Scottish Land Register. He spent seven years with the military Police TA and has published a number of books and articles on the decorations of the Third Reich and their winners. He is author of a number of World War II titles for Osprey.