La Waffen-SS Les Grenadiers 1939-45 Tome 1

FRENCH LANGUAGE BOOK. A complete reference work for the Waffen-SS. Provides a rigorous examination of the history, uniforms and equipment of this million strong unit. This book traces the history, organization, uniforms and equipment between 1939 and 1945 of the Waffen SS. This elite force counted nearly a million volunteers from all European countries. Enjoying the full support of the Nazi regime, Waffen SS will fight on all fronts in Europe between 1939 and 1945. The variety of uniforms presented show how the German stewardship reserved, especially from 1941, the most modern equipment for the darling of the regime. Caps, helmets, helmet covers, jackets, camouflage uniforms, belts buckles, equipment, weapons etc. Accompanied by original photographs mostly unpublished and from private archives, this book covers a gap in the field in which no truly comprehensive study has been done to date.