Ww2 Waffen Ss Soldier Stories

UPDATE: SECOND EDITION - WITH ADDED CONTENT!! The Nazi Germany Regime was brutal and inhumane. The atrocities that were committed by the Nazi's will remain a shameful chapter in history for possibly centuries to come. This book takes a look at the SS Waffen, Hitler's elite forces. Beginning with a coup at the start of the war, the elite SS Waffen came to be known as the best and the most brutal. While it had it's start with pure German forces, the Waffen later accepted those from other sympathetic countries. These are some of their stories. There is the story of a Belgium soldier that started a revolution in his home country and later joined the Nazi ranks. He continued to recruit for their cause while leading troops. Starting as a low man in the trenches he worked his way to be a trusted leader. Read his story of narrowly escaping the Soviet Union and his attempt to save the lives of others. Then there is the story of a disgruntal Austrian that was itching to fight for Germany. After his home state changed to Italian soil, he served his time with the Italian army before journeying to Germany. He is known as the King of Close Combat for his time on the battle field. He has a recorded record of 84 close combat encounters. This is not days but separate battles in which hand to hand combat was needed. What would drive a man to risk his life so many times? Finally, take a look at some of the not true stories that circulate as either propaganda or exaggerated truths. Did the sniper of "Enemy At the Gates" truly exist or was he just a boogie man? This book takes a look at the other side of the lines without judgement or endorsement. If you ever wondered what happened on the other side of the battle, this is the perfect place to start. Comments From Other Readers "I was a little hesitant to buy this. Honestly, I was worried that it would be some type of a pro- Nazi book. From the start though, the author lets us know that his aim is not to glorify the Nazi's but to give an equal telling. I can support that. History is very important and if we are going to understand it, we need to see both sides of the story. There is no glorification of the Nazi crimes but there is plenty to see here. The stories really pulled be in and I almost forgot that I was reading about the enemy. I loved the casual academic style that this is written in and while the topic is risky, I think he handled it well. Great book!"- Shawna H (Virginia, United States) "There is undoubtedly a risk taken when writing anything less than a scathing assessment of the Nazi's. In the case of this book it was a risk well taken. The author did a superb job of not glossing over the actions of the Third Reich's beasts but also giving them a fair shake in the process. I have to say that I learned a thing or two as well about the challenges that faced the Germans. I enjoyed this book through and through." - Graham (London, United Kingdom)