In the First World War German soldiers received the Iron Cross for valor. During the Second World War there were many additional decorations established to award various deeds in combat. The German assault badges in its various grades were awarded for participation in specific numbers of combat assaults. This concise book discusses the award's various types and grades and includes rare documents and war-era photographs.
About the AuthorRolf Michaelis specializes in books on the Waffen-SS and has written over thirty to date, with many available in English from Schiffer Books. He lives in Berlin.
Book InformationISBN 9780764342578
Author Rolf MichaelisFormat Hardback
Page Count 56
Imprint Schiffer Publishing LtdPublisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 590g