By Gordon Williamson

In international warfare II a few German military devices and divisions have been classed as élites, and have been exclusive by means of distinct insignia of varied types. For a few this prestige was once easily a question of lineage - e.g. the Infantry Regiment 'List', which traced its id to the Bavarian unit with which Hitler had served in international conflict I. a few, just like the 'Grossdeutschland' and Panzer-Lehr divisions, have been raised from fairly excessive grade body of workers. different titles honoured notable battlefield exploits or heroic sacrifice, just like the 'Brandenburg' and 'Hoch und Deutschmeister' divisions. This fact-packed creation to those well-known devices is illustrated with infrequent photos and distinctive color plates.

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German Army Elite Units 1939-45

In international conflict II a few German military devices and divisions have been classed as élites, and have been extraordinary by means of specific insignia of assorted types. For a few this prestige was once easily an issue of lineage - e. g. the Infantry Regiment 'List', which traced its identification to the Bavarian unit with which Hitler had served in global conflict I.

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