{"product_id":"ss-wiking-the-history-of-the-5th-ss-division-1941-45","title":"SS-Wiking: The History of the 5th SS Division 1941-45","description":"The 5th SS Division \"Wiking\" was the first \"international\" (western European freiwilligen) Waffen-SS division and the only German armed forces panzer division comprised of foreign troops. Not only did it earn an esteemed combat reputation but also served as an SS \"finishing school,\" spinning off a host of additional divisions.\n\nWiking operated exclusively on the eastern front. On the offense, it served as a spearhead for operations Barbarossa and Citadel. As a defensive \"fire brigade,\" it served in the Cherkassy pocket and in 1944 Hungary. Despite at least\none allegation of war crimes, in the main Wiking earned a reputation for fighting tough but fighting fair.\n\nThis book is fully illustrated with rare eastern front photographs, many of which have never been published before. It also includes numerous maps and biographies of the key personnel.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1932033041\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1932033041.VG\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Butler, Rupert\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Book has little sign of wear or use  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43252512915517,"sku":"BVV.1932033041.VG","price":14.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1932033041-0.jpg?v=1780608690","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/ss-wiking-the-history-of-the-5th-ss-division-1941-45","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}