Hitler's Muslim Allies : German Army and Waffen-SS Islamic Volunteers 1941-1945.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Muñoz, Antonio J.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (248 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2025.

Summary:

Examines Muslim volunteers in the Wehrmacht, their motivations, nationalist ties, and service during WWII.During the Second World War, the Wehrmacht recruited foreigners from diverse regions, including the USSR, the Balkans, North Africa, and the Middle East.Among these were many Muslim volunteers.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

Table of Contents

Author's Note

Chapter One The Origins of Modern Arab Nationalism

Chapter Two Arab Volunteers in the German Army, 1941-1945

Chapter Three The 13. Waffen-Gebirgs-Division der-SS 'Handschar'

Chapter Four The Kaukasischer-Waffen-Verbände der-SS, 1944-1945

Chapter Five The Osttürkischer-Waffen-Verbände der-SS, 1944-1945

Chapter Six The Muslim Militia and Legion of the Sanjak, 1943-1945

Chapter Seven The Waffen-Gebirgs-Brigade der-SS (tatarische Nr. 1), 1944-1945

Chapter Eight Kalmyk Volunteers in the German Army, 1942-1945

Chapter Nine Conclusions

Bibliography

Endnotes

Plates.

Notes:

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ISBN:

1-03-612926-8

1-03-612924-1

OCLC:

1533785730