Picture 1 of 3
Gallery
Picture 1 of 3
Have one to sell?
Osprey Warrior Ser. 110: Hitler's Home Guard: Volkssturmmann
US $9.95
ApproximatelyS$ 12.76
or Best Offer
Condition:
“See photos. This book is in good condition. There is some wear along the spine, mostly at the top ”... Read moreabout condition
Good
A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages.
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
Shipping:
US $5.22 (approx S$ 6.69) USPS Media MailTM.
Located in: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Sat, 27 Sep and Fri, 3 Oct to 94104
Returns:
30 days return. Buyer pays for return shipping. If you use an eBay shipping label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Coverage:
Read item description or contact seller for details. See all detailsSee all details on coverage
(Not eligible for eBay purchase protection programmes)
Shop with confidence
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:157210493183
Item specifics
- Condition
- Good
- Seller Notes
- ISBN
- 9781846030130
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-10
1846030137
ISBN-13
9781846030130
eBay Product ID (ePID)
52186282
Product Key Features
Book Title
Hitler's Home Guard: Volkssturmmann : Western Front, 1944-45
Number of Pages
64 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Military / World War II, Presidents & Heads of State
Publication Year
2006
Illustrator
Ó'brógáin, Seán, Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Book Series
Warrior Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
7.1 Oz
Item Length
9.7 in
Item Width
7.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2006-297155
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"There have been few books published in English specifically on the Volkssturm. This is a good introduction to the subject." -- Thomas Kailbourn, Military Trader, "There have been few books published in English specifically on the Volkssturm. This is a good introduction to the subject." -Thomas Kailbourn, Military Trader, "There have been few books published in English specifically on the Volkssturm. This is a good introduction to the subject." -Thomas Kailbourn,Military Trader
Series Volume Number
110
Dewey Decimal
940.541343
Table Of Content
Introduction · Chronology · The Volkssturm is Born · Off to a Bad Start, Fall 1944 · Manning the "Westfalenwall" · Combat on the Niederrhein · A Prisoner of War · Returning Home · Afterword: Collecting and Recollecting · Glossary · Bibliography · Color Plate Commentary · Index
Synopsis
Osprey's study of Germany's Home Guard during the latter part of World War II (1939-1945). The creation of the German Home Guard or Volkssturm on 18 October 1944 was a desperate measure by the Nazi regime to utilize every available manpower resource in their last-ditch attempts to delay their inevitable defeat. All able-bodied males between the ages of 16 and 60 who were not already members of the German Armed Forces were conscripted into one organization. The aim of the Volkssturm was to shore up the defense of the Reich, but also to restrict any possible revolt or dissent by exercising military discipline over the entire male population of fighting age. This Nazi fantasy was the creation of a new force of highly-motivated Aryans dedicated to the heroic defense of their fatherland. However, the Volkssturm failed due to poor equipment, lack of training, and low morale. Men who had no experience of combat and little or no inclination to fight, and who had little interest in the Nazi regime found themselves sent into battle against impossible odds and achieving little or nothing. The focus of the book is the section of Germany's western front where the Volkssturm fought in vain to slow the advance of Canadian forces and where the desertion rate was very high. David K. Yelton follows the experience of a Volkssturm conscript from his call-to-arms, into action and through to his capture and time as a POW, examining his personal reaction to the creation of the German Home Guard and his response to the fighting into which he was thrust., The creation of the German Home Guard or Volkssturm on 18 October 1944 was a desperate measure by the Nazi regime to utilize every available manpower resource in their last-ditch attempts to delay their inevitable defeat. All able-bodied males between the ages of 16 and 60 who were not already members of the German Armed Forces were conscripted into one organization. The aim of the Volkssturm was to shore up the defense of the Reich, but also to restrict any possible revolt or dissent by exercising military discipline over the entire male population of fighting age. This Nazi fantasy was the creation of a new force of highly-motivated Aryans dedicated to the heroic defense of their fatherland. However, the Volkssturm failed due to poor equipment, lack of training, and low morale. Men who had no experience of combat and little or no inclination to fight, and who had little interest in the Nazi regime found themselves sent into battle against impossible odds and achieving little or nothing. The focus of the book is the section of Germany's western front where the Volkssturm fought in vain to slow the advance of Canadian forces and where the desertion rate was very high. David K. Yelton follows the experience of a Volkssturm conscript from his call-to-arms, into action and through to his capture and time as a POW, examining his personal reaction to the creation of the German Home Guard and his response to the fighting into which he was thrust.
LC Classification Number
DD253.8.V64
Item description from the seller
Popular categories from this store
Seller feedback (54,209)
This item (1)
All items (54,209)
- Automatische Bewertung von eBay- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthBestellung erfolgreich durchgeführt - mit Sendungsverfolgung und fristgerecht
- h***d (840)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchasegreat book, pleasure to deal with again, fast delivery, thanks
- n***r (1534)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseSmooth Transaction,Item Described-Packed Well,Fast Shipping, Good Tracking, Good Communication,Thanks.
- eBay automated Feedback- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthOrder completed successfully – tracked and on time
Popular categories from this store
Seller feedback (54,209)
This item (1)
All items (54,209)
- Automatische Bewertung von eBay- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthBestellung erfolgreich durchgeführt - mit Sendungsverfolgung und fristgerecht
- h***d (840)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchasegreat book, pleasure to deal with again, fast delivery, thanks
- n***r (1534)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseSmooth Transaction,Item Described-Packed Well,Fast Shipping, Good Tracking, Good Communication,Thanks.
- eBay automated Feedback- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthOrder completed successfully – tracked and on time