{"product_id":"the-ss-wiking-division-in-massimiliano-afiero-9781472875129","title":"The SS 'Wiking' Division in World War II","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSure to appeal to all those interested in Germany's armed forces in World War II, this book investigates the SS 'Wiking' Division, from its origins to its ultimate role as a Panzer division.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e One of the most famous divisions in the Waffen-SS, 'Wiking' was the first officially to accept non-German volunteers in unit strength. 'Wiking' was committed to the June 1941 invasion of the Soviet Union, making rapid advances until the Wehrmacht was halted that November. In 1942 the division took part in Germany's advance in the south-east, before spending winter in the Caucasus mountains. The Red Army's victory at Stalingrad in February 1943 prompted a major German withdrawal into Ukraine. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJanuary 1944 found 'Wiking' encircled in the Cherkassy (aka Korsun) 'Pocket', where the division led the breakout in the following month. By August, rebuilt as a Panzer division, 'Wiking' was back in action in Warsaw. In December, the division was sent towards encircled Budapest, but was driven back in early 1945. Defeated again in March, 'Wiking' retreated into Austria, the remnants surrendering in May. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e All aspects of the division's combat service are described and illustrated in this absorbing study, drawing upon the latest scholarship. Eight plates of specially commissioned full-colour artwork depict uniforms, personal equipment, weapons, personalities and insignia relating to this formidable Waffen-SS division at war in World War II.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Massimiliano Afiero\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1472875125\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781472875129\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Osprey Publishing (UK)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/22\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.76h x 7.24w x 1.00d","brand":"Massimiliano Afiero","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48447174181119,"sku":"9781472875129","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f03bc1cd-3086-4ff2-ae8f-2b92c52e39be.jpg?v=1777229337","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-ss-wiking-division-in-massimiliano-afiero-9781472875129","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}