The ''Hermann Göring'' Division, Men at Arms 385, Osprey

Each of Germany's World War II armed services could claim one unit which earned a unique combat reputation, and which consequently was enlarged and developed far beyond the size originally planned. Hermann Göring, commander-in-chief of the air force, was determined that his Luftwaffe should share the glory of Germany's land conquests, and gave his name to a regimental combat group of infantry and Flak artillery. This élite unit was steadily enlarged into a brigade, then an armoured division, and finally into a two-division corps, fighting with distinction in Tunisia, Sicily, Italy, and on the Russian Front. This concise history is illustrated with rare personal photographs and eight colour plates, detailing the very varied uniforms and special insignia of this crack formation.

Contents: Origins · Organisation · Commanders · Combat history · Uniforms and insignia · Highly decorated personnel · Units: Landespolizeigruppe 'General Göring' · Regiment 'General Göring' · Brigade 'Hermann Göring' · Panzergrenadier Division 'Hermann Göring' · Fallschirm-Panzer Division 'Hermann Göring' · Fallschirm-Panzerkorps ''Hermann Göring''

Author: Gordon Williamson

Illustrated by: Stephen Andrew

Publisher: Osprey Publishing

ISBN: 1-84176-406-X

Description: 48 pages, Paperback, 248 X 185 mm. 

Condition: NEW COPY

Shipping weight: 320 gr.