
The Waffen SS
Hitler's Elite Guard at War, 1939-1945
George Stein(Author)
Cornell University Press
Published on 15. April 1984
Book
Paperback/Softback
366 pages
978-0-8014-9275-4 (ISBN)
Description
This landmark study, first published by Cornell University Press in 1966, shows how Hitler's elite army grew from a praetorian guard of barely 28,000 men at the beginning of the Second World War to a combat-hardened army of more than 500,000 in 1945. George H. Stein examines in detail the structure and organization of the Waffen SS and describes the rigid personnel selection and intensive physical, military, and ideological training that helped to create the tough and dedicated cadre around which the larger force of the later war years was built.
Reviews / Votes
It is a real pleasure to read a scholarly book which is well written, concise, and most importantly, where the author bases himself solidly upon the most important primary sources.... Stein stands out as one who has delved deeply into the captured German documents and used these materials to make a real contribution to our knowledge of the Third Reich.(Journal of Modern History)
More details
Edition
Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Ithaca
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
28 halftones, 3 maps - 3 Maps
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
608 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8014-9275-4 (9780801492754)
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Person
George H. Stein is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History at Binghamton University, State University of New York.