Wehrmacht and SS: Caucasian, Muslim, Asian Troops

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Review "very useful reference on a subject not well covered. The authors have done a great job in researching the topic, and it shows… If you are interested in some of the lesser known aspects of the Wehrmacht, this is a great book to have." Internet Modeler "… cover the subject with a knowledge and completeness military historians as well as collectors of military memorabilia will find uniquely informative and satisfying. Collectors of militaria will appreciate especially the photographs of unit patches and related insignias and the ones of fezes and other ethnic garb which became a part of the uniforms of the foreign soldiers…." Henry Berry "…there is much information to be gleaned … from the many wartime photos and color artwork depicting dress, headgear, weapons, rank and unit insignia, medals and decorations, and banners. Those interested in the more exotic military units of the Wehrmacht and SS will find much of interest in this book." Military Trader March 2008 Product Description The period 1941 - 1942 marked a decisive and unexpected turning point in the way the Nazis looked on the issue of "non-aryans" in their ranks. Following high losses in Russia, the need for replacement troops was very great. As a consequence, Bosnians, Arabs, Asians, Trans-Caucasians and Indian soldiers were all enlisted in the Wehrmacht and even in the Waffen-SS. More than a million such men served. This large format book is illustrated with more than 300 photographs, badges, flags, maps, uniforms and other documents, tells the little known story of these troops.