Mark C. Yerger Livres

The units of the Waffen-SS are recognized as some of the most effective combat formations of the 20th century, with legendary capabilities in both defense and offense. This volume presents sixty-one biographies of the most senior Waffen-SS commanders, detailing their education, pre-Third Reich military and civil service, promotions, assignments, and decorations. The focus on the 1933-1945 era provides comprehensive insights into their commands and related data, alongside documented recollections of combat actions that earned them the highest awards, such as the Knight's Cross and German Cross in Gold. The narrative begins with the only two brothers to command a Waffen-SS corps and concludes with officers involved in the final defense of Berlin in 1945. The text mirrors the first volume, offering exhaustive biographical details, including higher award recommendations. With a foreword by Otto Baum, a Knight's Cross holder, the book draws on significant contributions from numerous Waffen-SS veterans. It features over 470 previously unpublished or rare photographs and wartime documents, along with eight Order of Battle charts and a full Feldpost listing for armed formations at the end of 1940. An addendum to Volume 1 includes additional text and photographic material, while supplementary tactical symbols are illustrated and explained to enhance the overall coverage.

This new volume examines the balance of SS recipients awarded the German Cross in Gold for combats while assigned to the 2.SS-Panzer-Division Das Reich. The detailed format follows that previously established in German Cross in Silver Holders of the SS and Police as well as the initial volume on Gold holders. Full biographies include promotions, decorations, appointments, and posts with in-depth tangent data. Especially significant are the combat narratives that resulted in the award. Numerous holders of the decoration contributed photos and documents for this lavishly illustrated volume, essential for the historian and SS collector alike. Appendixes examine the Order of Battle development of the armor contingents, a new divisional Order of Battle to platoon level, and element commanders. Finally, an addendum adds newly uncovered details and illustrations to the previous volumes. With the continuing support of Waffen-SS veterans, this series breaks new ground in scope and detail. Foreword by Knight's Cross holder Ernst Barkmann.

This detailed reference book compiles the commands, units, and leaders of the General SS, making it invaluable for historians and collectors alike. It opens with an overview of the twelve main administrative and command offices of the SS, detailing their development, components, functions, and office chiefs. The next section delves into the Higher SS and Police Leaders, examining both their commands and the individuals who held these influential positions in occupied territories. Following this, the SS Main Districts are analyzed, including their subordinate components, title changes, and commanders. More than forty SS Districts are similarly detailed. A dedicated chapter focuses on the over one-hundred twenty-five SS Foot Regiments, listing commanders' names, ranks, unit location changes, and other significant data. The elite SS Riding Districts and Regiments are also covered in depth. Additionally, career biographies for over two hundred senior SS commanders are included, many of whom had diverse roles within Himmler's commands. The book features over 120 rare photos of senior SS officers and seven maps, along with a comprehensive index for easy reference. Mark Yerger, the author, has also written several other notable works on related topics.

Among the most sought after and desired awards by collectors, the actual recipients of the German Cross in Silver have never been examined in detail. Now, for the first time, full biographical data and unpublished photo material is available for the SS and Police holders of this elusive award. The award itself is in full color, its recommendation process, and actual award documents are also included. Adding significantly to the biographical information are details of the unit assignments, posts and commands of the recipients. With the SS and Police remaining among the most sought-after information topics by both historians and collectors, this volume fills a significant void in the study of the Third Reich

In "Totenkopf" volume II Mark C. Yerger begins with a detailed overview of the officer and combat arms schools related to the Waffen-SS. The topic is especially relevant to the earliest Waffen-SS divisions with "Totenkopf"personnel being trained by this system while many school instructors also served with the division. Starting with the prewar Jun

Volume 6 completes the study of the Polizei Division German Cross in Gold holders in previously unrecorded detail. In addition, the independent Senior SS and Polizei holders of the award are examined, many of whom were higher SS and Police Leaders. Along with significant and previously unseen photos and documents, an addendum updates previous volumes in the series with new information and illustrations. Foreword by George M. Nipe.