Late in World War II, during the Normandy campaign, a new German Waffen SS armoured division saw action which was composed almost entirely by Hitler Youth -- especially a large contingent of soliders all born in 1926. How would a large number of young soldiers raised to be ideologically aligned with the 3rd Reich but with little battle experience fare?
That's the story of this book.
Author Luthor does a magnificent job here, combining the work of other historians with a large amount of independent research. He begins with an overview of the Hitler Youth movement and then covers the formation of the division, its training, its record during the war, the atrocities committed by its members, and its ultimate disposition.
Many illustrations are to be found here, along with 10 appendices!
That's the story of this book.
Author Luthor does a magnificent job here, combining the work of other historians with a large amount of independent research. He begins with an overview of the Hitler Youth movement and then covers the formation of the division, its training, its record during the war, the atrocities committed by its members, and its ultimate disposition.
Many illustrations are to be found here, along with 10 appendices!