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"The 3rd SS Panzer Division ""Totenkopf"" was one of 38 divisions of the Waffen-SS in World War II. Notorious for its brutailty, most notably a mass execution of British prisoners in the battle of France, it had a fearsome reputation. Involvement in the battle of France including the Le Paradis massacre was followed by the division joining Army Group North in the invasion of Russia in 1941, where heavy losses were suffered. SS-Panzer Regiment Totenkopf takes up the story from early 1943, when the division had been reformed and refitted to return to the Eastern Front. Told by the veterans and survivors themselves through a collection of unseen photographs, original documents and recollections, this is a unique collection of material. Among the veterans whose accounts are included are Walter Weber, a member of a tank crew in 5. Kompanie recounts the optimism and high spirits at the start of Operation Citadel as the Germans made initial advances, followed by retreat as winter set in and the Russians began to push them back. Unterscharführer Stettner recalls the fierce tank battles and the difficulties advancing across minefields and evading an often well-concealed foe. Corporal Fritz Edelmann records the attempts to relieve Budapest in 1945 that Totenkopf took part in, which ended in encirclement, defeat and surrender to the Americans on 9 May. 150 b/w photographs"

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An account of the Regiment's fighting on the Eastern Front from late 1942 - nicely produced, with the usual good quality photographs in this series. * Miniature Wargames * From a modelling perspective, this is an invaluable source of material, with plenty of inspiration for model or diorama projects. * Airfix Model World *

This volume is a fascinating look into the experiences of the men of an elite armored unit that fought on the Eastern Front, written essentially in their own words. This book is well worth a read, and a place in your bookcase. -- AMPS The illustrations, photos and documents are impressive and significantly added to understanding the whole period in history for these men...a treasure trove of information and photos for everyone with an interest in WWII. -- IPMS/USA Another book that is a labor of love. Within 128 pages, we find veterans' stories along with photos and actual documents. -- Modelers' Alliance If you are looking for first-person accounts of panzer warfare, here's one for your library. Enjoyed it. -- Historical Miniatures Gaming Society Illustrated with a wealth of contemporary photos, original documents and artifacts...Very highly recommended. -- AMPS Indianapolis

Illustrated with a wealth of contemporary photos, original documents and artifacts...Very highly recommended. -- AMPS Indianapolis

From a modelling perspective, this is an invaluable source of material, with plenty of inspiration for model or diorama projects. * Airfix Model World * An account of the Regiment's fighting on the Eastern Front from late 1942 - nicely produced, with the usual good quality photographs in this series. * Miniature Wargames *

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Pierre Tiquet is an expert on the German armed forces during World War II. Over the last thirty years he has interviewed many veterans of the German army and Waffen-SS, and has curated a large collection of rare photographs. Now retired he concentrates on his collection and his writing. His previous titles include The 3rd SS Panzer Regiment in the Casemate Illustrated series.

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