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The Allgemeine-SS
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Allgemeine-SS
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Robin Lumsden
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Illustrated by Paul Hannon
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| Series | Men-at-Arms |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:48 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 248,Width 184 |
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| Category/Genre | History |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781855323582
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| Classifications | Dewey:355.00943 |
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| Illustrations |
50 b/w; 8 col
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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| Imprint |
Osprey Publishing
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| Publication Date |
25 November 1993 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The SS originated as Hitler's personal bodyguard and following his rise to power in 1933 the organisation divided into two: the Waffen-SS, which comprised the military wing, and the Allgemeine-SS, whose role was to support the police in maintaining order. The Allgemeine-SS had a wide-ranging effect on all aspects of life in Nazi Germany, from enforcing Hitler's racial policies through to the running of over 500 factories in Germany and occupied Europe. While the more visible armed SS combat units naturally received all the publicity, especially during the war, it was the rather faceless Allgemeine-SS which wielded the real power.
Author Biography
Robin Lumsden lives in Fife, Scotland and is an Inspector with the local constabulary. His life-long interest in military memorabilia, especially that of Nazi Germany, has resulted in several definitive works on the subject. Paul Hannon is based in London and is a highly experienced military artist who has produced artwork for several Osprey volumes, including Resistance Warfare and The Royal Marines.
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