Voices of the Flemish Waffen-SS The Final Testament of Oostfronters by Jonathan Trigg 2021 Paperback-image
Voices of the Flemish Waffen-SS The Final Testament of Oostfronters by Jonathan Trigg 2021 Paperback-image

Voices of the Flemish Waffen-SS The Final Testament of Oostfronters by Jonathan Trigg 2021 Paperback

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Genre: Biography & Autobiography, History Publication Year: 2021 Item Length: 7.8 in Book Title: Voices of the Flemish Waffen-Ss : the Final Testament of the Oostfronters Item Width: 5.1 in LC Classification Number: D757.85 Topic: Military / General, World, Military ISBN-10: 1398103276 Author: Jonathan Trigg brand: Amberley Publishing ISBN-13: 9781398103276 Format: Trade Paperback Item Height: 0.7 in Number of Pages: 256 Pages Intended Audience: Trade Synopsis: At the very beginning of World War II Germany invaded and occupied Belgium. Yet less than a year later some of Belgium's citizens volunteered to join the Waffen-SS and fight on the newly formed Eastern Front against Stalin's Soviet Union. By the end of the war thousands had volunteered. Casualties were high, but there were survivors and they returned home, often to face condemnation and retribution. This book is about the war they fought in their own words, the very few who remain, the last testament before they are all gone., New B-format paperback - What motivated men to fight for an enemy that had invaded their own country? These are last voices of the Flemish Waffen-SS; there are very few left and they tell their story with absolute candour. After 70 years, why would they not?, At the very beginning of the Second World War Germany invaded and occupied Belgium. Yet less than a year later some of Belgium's citizens volunteered to join the Waffen-SS and go and fight on the newly formed Eastern Front against Stalin's Soviet Union. By the end of the war thousands had volunteered. Casualties were high, but there were survivors and they returned home, often to face condemnation and retribution. This book is about the war they fought in their own words, the very few who remain, the last testament before they are all gone. The motivations of these men were complex: the Flemings have their own culture and identity and some longed for a state independent of French-speaking Belgium. Some volunteered through a deep hatred of communism, often fuelled by their Catholic faith. Some, of course, were simply persuaded by Hitler's vision of a new world order. The Flemish Waffen-SS, in various configurations, saw action on the Eastern Front from 1941 onwards at the siege of Leningrad, in the Ukraine, then retreating into Germany itself with the remnants surrendering to the Allies as the Reich lay in ruins. This was hard fighting: and for those men who had chosen this path, the war was not over. Some stayed in Germany, some returned home, perhaps to trial as war criminals. The interviews and images gathered by Jonathan Trigg are vital historical documents. gtin13: 9781398103276 Language: English Dewey Edition: 23 Illustrator: Yes Dewey Decimal: 940.541343 Item Weight: 7.4 Oz Publisher: Amberley Publishing

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Further Details Title: Voices of the Flemish Waffen-SS Condition: New Subtitle: The Final Testament of the Oostfronters Author: Jonathan Trigg Format: Paperback ISBN-10: 1398103276 EAN: 9781398103276 ISBN: 9781398103276 Publisher: Amberley Publishing Genre: History Topic: Law & Politics, Military History Release Date: 05/15/2021 Description: At the very beginning of the Second World War Germany invaded and occupied Belgium. Yet less than a year later some of Belgium’s citizens volunteered to join the Waffen-SS and go and fight on the newly formed Eastern Front against Stalin’s Soviet Union. By the end of the war thousands had volunteered. Casualties were high, but there were survivors and they returned home, often to face condemnation and retribution. This book is about the war they fought in their own words, the very few who remain, the last testament before they are all gone.The motivations of these men were complex: the Flemings have their own culture and identity and some longed for a state independent of French-speaking Belgium. Some volunteered through a deep hatred of communism, often fuelled by their Catholic faith. Some, of course, were simply persuaded by Hitler’s vision of a new world order.The Flemish Waffen-SS, in various configurations, saw action on the Eastern Front from 1941 onwards ‒ at the siege of Leningrad, in the Ukraine, then retreating into Germany itself with the remnants surrendering to the Allies as the Reich lay in ruins. This was hard fighting: and for those men who had chosen this path, the war was not over. Some stayed in Germany, some returned home, perhaps to trial as war criminals. The interviews and images gathered by Jonathan Trigg are vital historical documents. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Item Height: 198mm Item Length: 129mm Item Weight: 235g Release Year: 2021 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

  1. A gripping and eye-opening read that dives deep into the untold stories of Flemish volunteers in the Waffen-SS. Jonathan Trigg delivers a well-researched and compelling narrative, shedding light on a controversial yet often overlooked chapter of WWII history. The firsthand accounts add authenticity, making it a must-read for military history enthusiasts. Highly recommend for those interested in wartime perspectives beyond the usual narratives.

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