Osprey Elite 132 : German Commanders of World War II (2) : Waffen-SS, Luftwaffe & Navy

This second book on Germany's World War II field commanders summarizes the careers, and illustrates the appearance, of 26 men who rose to prominence in the Waffen-SS, Kriegsmarine and Luftwaffe. The subjects range from the Commanders-in-Chief and Generals to younger officers whose fame and promotions were earned in combat on land, at sea and in the air. Some were dedicated supporters of the Nazi regime, others were motivated simply by patriotism and their military training. Text by Gordon Williamson with every commander having an individual colour portrait expertly drawn by the respected World War II illustrator Malcolm McGregor.

Contents

• Introduction
• Biographies
• Dietrich
• Hausser
• Gille
• Eicke
• Steiner
• Wisch
• Witt
• Harmel
• Meyer
• Baum
• Mohnke
• Peiper
• Wunsche
• Donitz
• Raeder
• Kretschmer
• Rosing
• Topp
• Cremer
• Kesselring
• Sperrl
• Ramcke
• Galland
• Schmalz
• Bibliography