This is the first book in a monumental history of one of the most elite units in the German military in WWII. This book covers the GD from its inception as a Wach-Regiment in 1921 through its evolution into an infantry regiment. Covered are the unit's first actions in France in 1940, its preparations for Operation Sea Lion, the invasion of Britain, repositioning in the Balkans and subsequent transfer to the Eastern Front to participate in Operation Barbarossa, the invasion of the Soviet Union.
By:
Helmuth Spaeter Imprint: Pen & Sword Military Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
ISBN:9781399023849 ISBN 10: 1399023845 Pages: 592 Publication Date:01 May 2024 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Unspecified