Men-at-Arms 401: The Waffen-SS (1) 1. to 5. Divisions

Good read

Gordon Williamson did well, again. Fantastic place to start with for a specific unit divisional history studies. Sections for each unit include: names used, commanders, campaigns, insignia and for most of them - colour example of uniforms/wepons/field gear.Its by no means an ultimate knowledge base for any division listed, but thats the excellent starting point.My only doubt is: why are those Osprey guys not including any bibliography in it ?!?

I'm Italian and I deal with reenactment, different historical periods between the WWII. Having achieved yet another uniform, I decided to buy this book because I find the most complete with regard to uniformologia.

No complaints on the seller, I received the book within 24 hours, but the book is disappointing. Both author and illustrator have done better work.

Hello and welcome to another JBP review!I have had a long standing interest in World War II and the especially in the regiments fighting in this conflict. Naturally, the Waffen-SS, being an elite formation, favoured by Hitler for the most advanced equipment, training, men and general élan and corps spirit, is premiere in standing.The Osprey book on the 1. to 5. Waffen-SS divisions provides a nice overview from their respective foundings, training, baptism of fire and service, without delving into details about why, where and how, which would require far more space than is available.The colour plates are generally interesting, and if you happen to be a wargamer (playing games such as Flames of War or the like), then these will be more than passingly interesting.However, for the feinschmecker out there, this product will probably be unsatisfactory. For the new inductee or for school reports, this product will do nicely, and provide a nice, general overview of these particular divisions.Kind regards,JBP