Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisIn-depth, illustrated history of Hitler's personal bodyguard detail. Rare photos, combat records, uniforms and insignia., This in-depth examination of the first Waffen-SS unit explores its genesis as Hitler's bodyguard detachment, the men it recruited, key figures involved and its organization. A full combat record of the SS-Leibstandarte, which fought on both fronts of the European theater, is accompanied by rare, archival photography, descriptions of training methods and depictions of uniforms and insignia.