German Mountain Troops 1942-1945

This highly illustrated book is the second volume and concluding work looking at the history of a truly elite unit in the German army during WWII, the Gebirgsjager regiment. This volume covers the theatre of North Africa and into the Balkans, including Yugoslavia. In all cases, very difficult terrain and determined opposition tested these troops to their limits. The author examines operational deployment, individual figures, weapons and equipment along with tactics, to present a comprehensive work that compliments the first volume. As with that book, this fascinating volume can also be used as a reference work by historians, re-enactors, collectors and modellers. The section covering the recruiting of Muslim troops into the German army, including ethnic minorities, explains how it was greater than many readers may have realised, with some German officers converting to the religion. This is a must-have for anyone with a serious interest in the German army of WWII.

Title:

German Mountain Troops 1942-45

Author:

Yves Béraud

Publisher:

Casemate Publishers, Oxford

ISBN:

9781612009469

Price:

£19.99