Waffen-SS Knights and Their Battles

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Focusing on the Waffen-SS units during World War II, this volume details their formation and combat involvement from January to May 1944. It highlights the individual stories of soldiers awarded the Knights Cross, including 45 recipients and notable honors like Oakleaves, Swords, and Diamonds. Insights from surviving Knights Cross holders enhance the narrative, while original maps illustrate the battles' significance. A foreword by Karl-Heinz Euling, a Knights Cross recipient from the 10th SS-Panzer Division, adds further context to the accounts presented.