This is the story of the "Handschar", the Muslim combat
formation created by the Germans to "restore order in Bosnia."
Raised by the Waffen SS, they were used for anti-partisan
operations in the Balkans and quickly developed a reputation. The
division was commanded by German officers, and composed of native
Germans from Croatia(Volksdeutsche), Croat Christians and Bosniaks,
Muslims from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
On 1st August, 1944, Polish insurgents of the Home Army rose
against the Germans. The resulting two-month battle left the
city in ruins and led to bitter controversies over the Allies
failure to rescue the city. This account of the uprising is
highlighted by reminiscences from Polish and German
participants, but the bulk relates to the political background
and in the aftermath with diplomatic wrangling between the
exiled Polish government in London, the Western Allies and
Stalin. It denounces Stalin for deliberately allowing the
non-Communist Home Army to be crushed, the Western Allies for
acquiescing, and British intellectuals for toeing the Communist
line.
The
history of the military camp built in the grounds of Foxley Manor,
Herefordshire, from the outbreak of the Second World War until the
late 1960s when it was demolished. In 1944 and 1945 the US Army
123rd & 156th General Hospitals which were based there received
casualties from the European Theatre of Operations. After the war
the camp was used to house Polish refugees. The book tells of the
day to day activities on the base, using eyewitness accounts and
previously unpublished photos.
This book is the definitive reference on
an unusual topic. Lavishly illustrated with over 600 photographs
and over 200 charts, wartime advertisements and other educational
aids, it represents the most accurate and detailed look at the
rations provided to the German soldier in World War II. Relying
mainly on wartime German and American references, most unknown to
the general public, the book dispels the many myths associated
with German rations of World War II. It will be an invaluable
reference for the serious collector of WWII German military
artifacts.
New in d/w - Large format, 304pp,
c900 colour & b/w photos & illustrations
