The original cadre of the later Waffen-SS was established in March 1933 as the “SS Headquarters Guard Berlin.” From an initial force of just 117 volunteers emerged a remarkable number of future leaders, including more than fifty senior SS officers who would later command within the 38 Waffen-SS divisions formed during the Second World War. Many of these men went on to receive some of Germany’s highest military decorations for bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
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The original cadre of the later Waffen-SS was established in March 1933 as the “SS Headquarters Guard Berlin.” From an initial force of just 117 volunteers emerged a remarkable number of future leaders, including more than fifty senior SS officers who would later command within the 38 Waffen-SS divisions formed during the Second World War. Many of these men went on to receive some of Germany’s highest military decorations for bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
This detailed historical study traces the origins, development, and wartime service of these early volunteers, examining their role in the expansion of the Waffen-SS from a small guard formation into a major military force. Featuring rare photographs, biographical information, and extensive research, the book provides valuable insight into the men, organization, and combat history of one of the most controversial military formations of the twentieth century.
An important reference work for collectors, military historians, and researchers of German military history, this volume offers a deeper understanding of the structure, leadership, and evolution of the Waffen-SS during the Third Reich era.
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