Brandenburger

Wartime Photographs of Wilhelm Walther

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In March 1940, Oberleutnant Wilhelm Walther transferred from Aufkl rungs-Abteilung 5, an armoured reconnaissance unit, to Bau-Lehr-Bataillon z.b.V. 800 - forerunner of what would soon be known as the Brandenburger'. Two months later, he led a commando action in the Netherlands and became the first of his unit to be awarded the Ritterkreuz (Knight's Cross). By May 1944, Walther was an Oberstleutnant and an experienced regimental commander in what had evolved as the Division Brandenburg'. He would eventually join Obersturmbannfuhrer Otto Skorzeny's SS-Jagdverb nde as Chief of Staff, before seeing out the last days of the war with the short-lived Schutzkorps Alpenland. More than 200 images, together with the original German captions and English translations, portray the life and times of this career officer, from the German annexation of the Sudetenland in 1938, to operations in Russia, Greece and the Balkans during 1941-44. In comparison with other units of the Second World War, relatively little has been published about Germany's commando forces. This is hardly surprising, considering the paucity of source material available and the air of mystery and intrigue still surrounding this specialist formation. This unique collection of rare images was sourced from the photograph album of Wilhelm Walther and is sure to appeal to all with an interest in the war in the West and on the Eastern Front, as well as to militaria collectors, modellers and re-enactment groups. This book will appeal to anyone with an interest in the Second World War, not least collectors, modellers and re-enactment groups, with an eye for uniform, vehicle and insignia detail.

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Schrijver: Anthony, Rogers,
Titel: Brandenburger
Uitgever: Greenhill Books

Jaar: 2022
Taal: Engels
Pagina's: 160
Gewicht: 478 gr

EAN: 9781784387150
Afmetingen: 190 x 246 x 12 mm
Bindwijze: Paperback / softback

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