"This book is chock full of striking photographs taken throughout the war, from the invasion of Poland, to the last battles in Hungary... a treasure." - Western Slope Division
This book follows the path of the 1st SS Panzer Division "Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler," 2nd SS Panzer Division "Das Reich," 3rd SS Panzer Division "Totenkopf," and 5th SS Panzer Division "Wiking" from the opening stages of the war and the challenges of Barbarossa, through to the long and bloody retreat to Berlin. This exceptional collection of images captures the titanic struggle endured by these divisions, and the chain of events they set in motion that proved so critical in shaping the face of the Second World War.
Featuring rare images, this is the definitive record of SS Panzer Divisions on the Eastern Front, and an essential addition to any enthusiast's collection.