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Focusing on the frontline operations in Poland, this fully illustrated volume details the roles of various SS units, including the Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler, SS-Verfügungstruppen, and SS-Heimwehr-Danzig. It provides a comprehensive account of their actions during the conflict, enhanced by visual elements that bring the historical narrative to life.

The narrative focuses on the Italian military campaign in the Balkans from October 1940 to spring 1941, detailing the initial invasion of Greece and the ensuing Greek counter-offensive that led to Italian setbacks in Albania. It highlights the pivotal role of German forces in spring 1941, which enabled a renewed Italian offensive, culminating in the invasion of Yugoslavia. The book offers a comprehensive look at the strategic maneuvers and challenges faced by Italian troops during this tumultuous period of World War II.

This account provides a detailed and illustrated exploration of the SS units involved in the Battle of Kharkov. It features comprehensive analyses of their strategies, operations, and the historical context of the battle. The book includes visual documentation that enhances the understanding of this significant military engagement, making it a valuable resource for history enthusiasts and scholars interested in World War II and the Eastern Front.

The book explores the military campaigns and strategic maneuvers of Italian forces in East Africa during the early years of World War II, specifically from 1940 to 1942. It delves into the challenges faced by the Italian military, including logistical issues and the impact of Allied opposition. The narrative highlights key battles, troop movements, and the broader geopolitical context of Italy's colonial ambitions, providing insights into the complexities of warfare in this region during a tumultuous period.

A fully illustrated study of the Wehrmacht's French volunteer units and their actions on the Eastern Front and in North Africa during World War II. It is little known that, in late 1941, French volunteer units were among Wehrmacht troops defending Germany in the first bitter winter on the Eastern Front, and also among the last fighting for Berlin in April 1945. After Germany invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941, some 13,000 Frenchmen enlisted in the 'Légion des volontaires français contre le bolchévisme' (LVF), which was reformed as the Wehrmacht's Infanterie-Regiment 638 and posted to Russia. This volume examines the involvement of French volunteers, not only on the Eastern Front, but also in the 'Phalange Africaine' in Tunisia and in the 'Légion Tricolore', a short-lived military organization under the control of the French Vichy government. Using archive photographs and specially commissioned artwork, it casts a new light on forces fighting for the Axis and studies the French personnel's equipment, insignia and uniforms while describing their involvement in some of the most gruelling battles of World War II.

In this number: We begin with a long and interesting work on the employment of the Totenkopf division during the counter-offensive on the Ukrainian front between February and March 1943, following the SS-Panzer-Korps. This is followed by the biography of Egon Christophersen, a Danish non-commissioned officer first in the Wiking division and then in the Nordland division, who distinguished himself during the fighting on the Narva front, earning himself the Knight's Cross. We continue with an article on the Tunisia campaign, fought by the Italian-German forces between the end of 1942 and the spring of 1943. We close with the second part of the article dedicated to the Wiking division in the Caucasian regions in the summer of 1942.

Focusing on the Italian military's involvement in World War II, this volume provides a detailed examination of their formation, structure, and operations alongside German forces in Russia from Operation Barbarossa in June 1941 until their defeat in early 1943. It offers a thorough exploration of the unique dynamics and contributions of the Italian contingents during this critical period of the war, making it an essential resource for understanding their role in the larger conflict.

We begin with a long and interesting work on the use of the Totenkopf division during the Zitadelle operation launched by the Germans to eliminate the dangerous Kursk salient. Then follows the biography of Fritz von Scholz, an officer who first served in the Wiking division and then commanded the Nordland division. We continue with the formation and use of the Italian Army on the Eastern front, a topic that we will also deal with in the upcoming issues. Speaking of Axis volunteer formations, we begin with this issue an in-depth study of the history of Swedish volunteers enlisted in the Waffen-SS. We close with the formation of the Hitlerjugend division.

We begin with the deployment of the Wiking Division in the Caucasus regions in the summer of 1942. Following is the biography of Bruno Hinz, an SS officer, who served first in the Wiking Division and then in the Götz von Berlichingen. We continue with the employment of the Italian volunteers who served in the Waffen SS on the Nettuno front in the spring of 1944. We then return to talk about the Polizei Division, dealing with its operational employment on the Leningrad front between the summer of 1942 and January 1943. We conclude with an article dedicated to the Legionary War Cross, intended for French volunteers who fought on the Eastern Front alongside the German armed forces.

Focusing on Italian volunteers in the Waffen-SS during World War II, this study explores the involvement of Italians in various SS formations, including the SS Legion "Italiana" and the 29th Waffen Grenadier Division "Italienische Nr.1." It highlights individual experiences through extensive interviews with veterans and provides historical context for these units. The book is enriched with photographs from private collections, offering a unique visual perspective on this often-overlooked aspect of Italy's wartime history.