Hitler's Flemish Lions: The History of the Ss-Freiwilligan Grenadier Division Langemarck (Flamische Nr. I)

by Jonathan Trigg

Book Overview

An examination of Flemish soldiers' motivation to answer Himmler's call to arms

Illustrated with rare photographs, many previously unpublished, and with close analysis of the key figures such as Flemish Knight's Cross winner Remy Schrijnen, this is a fascinating study of fanatical courage. By the end of World War II there were soldiers of more than 30 nationalities fighting in the 38 combat division of the Waffen SS; Reich Germans...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0752467301
• ISBN13: 9780752467306
• Release Date: June 2013
• Publisher: Spellmount Publishers
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.1"