Norwegian Waffen-SS Legion, 1941–43

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Post by Waffen211 » 04 Apr 2019, 10:47

Norwegian Waffen-SS Legion, 1941–43
Men-at-Arms 524

Osprey Publishing

Author: Massimiliano Afiero
Illustrator: Ramiro Bujeiro
Short code: MAA 524

Following the Nazi occupation of Norway in 1941, the Waffen-SS began recruiting volunteers to serve in their ranks. Initially formed into small volunteer units, these developed into large divisions by 1943, referred to as ‘Legions' in Nazi propaganda. Early volunteers were promised that they would not leave Scandinavia and that they would serve under native Norwegian officers - but after the German invasion of the Soviet Union they were deployed to the Leningrad front alongside Dutch and Latvian units, in the 2nd SS Infantry Brigade. These units combined to form the nucleus of a whole regiment within the new 11th SS Volunteer Panzergrenadier Division 'Nordland'.

Fully illustrated with detailed artwork depicting the uniforms and equipment of the volunteer soldiers, this fascinating study tells the little-known story of the Norwegians who fought with the SS in World War II.


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Post by Waffen211 » 05 Apr 2019, 13:01

For Italian readers, the original version is still available in both paper and digital formats (on Amazon and Soldiershop website).

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Post by Waffen211 » 06 Apr 2019, 10:26

The italian paper version (the original).

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