num_pages: 224
description: During the course of WWII Infanterieregiment (mot.) Grossdeutschland expanded into a variety of division-sized formations. Nearing the end of war Panzerkorps Grossdeutschland was formed, consisting of Panzergrenadier Division GD and Panzergrenadier Division Brandenburg. By the end of WWII the 'Grossdeutschland family' included five Panzergrenadier Division GD, Panzergrenadier Division Brandenburg, Fuhrer-Begleit-Division, Fuhrer-Grenadier-Division and Panzergrenadier Division Kurmark. The soldiers of the GD formations could be found fighting at the very forefront of the action, especially on the Eastern Front. In the course of the war 116 soldiers belonging to the GD group of formations won the coveted Knight's Cross. Ralph Tegethoff's superb new book provides detailed information for all 116 recipients. The information provided for each includes full name, place and dates of birth and death, followed by a full account of the circumstances that resulted in them being awarded the Knight's Cross. Additional details of their military careers, including medals and decorations, are also noted. The text is accompanied by over 300 superb photographs and images of original award documents, the vast majority previously unpublished. Full translations are provided for numerous original combat reports and contemporary newspaper extracts. The author received a high degree of co-operation from GD veterans during the preparation of his work, meaning that 'The Knight's Cross Holders of Panzerkorps Grossdeutschland' provides the reader with a large quantity of outstanding information covering the actions and personalities of these elite formations, especially for the 1943-45 campaigns on the Eastern Front. Key sales The Grossdeutschland family of units were some of the German Army's most elite formations during WWII / Includes extensive information for all 116 recipients of the Knight's Cross who served in GD formations / Features over 300 b/w photos and documents, the majority of which are previously unpublished / The author received extensive help from GD veterans in the preparation of this book / Presents a trove of data, reports, photos and information covering the GD units during WWII, especially their campaigns on the Eastern Front 1943-45.
language: English
title: THE KNIGHT'S CROSS HOLDER'S OF PANZERKORPS GROSSDEUTSCHLAND: Including its Sister Units: Panzer-Fuhrer-Begleit ... Brandenburg/Panzer-Grenadier-Division Kurmark
titlecomplete: THE KNIGHT'S CROSS HOLDER'S OF PANZERKORPS GROSSDEUTSCHLAND: Including its Sister Units: Panzer-Fuhrer-Begleit ... Brandenburg/Panzer-Grenadier-Division Kurmark
publisher: Helion and Company