The 4th Waffen SS Panzergrenadier Division Polizei

Explore the comprehensive history of the 4th Waffen SS Panzergrenadier Division Polizei through this meticulously crafted hardback volume. Author Massimiliano Afiero delivers an in-depth study that weaves together personal recollections, rare photographs, and valuable maps sourced from private collections. This 240-page book showcases the unique journey of the SS-Polizei-Division (4.SS), which originated in 1939, drawing personnel directly from civilian police forces. Experience the evolution of this division as it transitioned to the Waffen-SS and made significant contributions on the Western and Eastern Fronts during World War II. The unit's engagements in pivotal locations such as Leningrad, Greece, and Pomerania are chronicled, providing readers with a vivid understanding of their operational history. The book also includes insightful extracts from official bulletins and the division's war diary, enhancing the reader's comprehension of military tactics and daily life during the conflict. A brief history of the Polizei II division is featured in the appendix, further enriching this essential read for military historians and enthusiasts alike. Add this essential historical text to your collection and gain valuable insights into the experiences of the 4th Waffen SS Panzergrenadier Division Polizei.

Author: Massimiliano Afiero Publisher: Schiffer Books
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 229 x 305 mm
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 30-06-2021

The Polizei Division first took shape in 1939, drawing manpower from the civilian police. In February 1942, the unit was transferred to the Waffen-SS and redesignated SS-Polizei-Division(4.SS). The former policemen appeared on the Western Front in 1940, before being shipped to the Leningrad sector in 1941. Polizei remained on the Eastern Front for the duration of the war, including deployments in Greece, the Banat (Romania), Hungary, and Pomerania, before finally surrendering just northwest of Berlin. The subject is examined through many personal recollections, hundreds of photos and maps from private collections, and period documents, including extracts from official bulletins and the division's war diary. A brief history of the Polizei II division is included as an appendix.