Mark C. YergerTotenkopf: The Structure, Development and Personalities of the 3.SS-Panzer-Division: Volume 2

If you think Vol. 1 was excellent,I agree 2 is better yet!And I'm not a fan of 3SS.but this is an excellant book!Looking forward for 3's printing. J...of....R xxx

Excellent.

I have thoroughly enjoyed reading my copy of Volume 2. The superior photo reproduction is consistent throughout the book and adds significantly to the overall quality. The author made the extra effort to ensure that each photo was of the highest possible image quality. No “dark” photos were noted. I believe that the photographic results here set a benchmark for other authors to strive for. After reading the introductory sections I spent several days studying the information in the 40 pages of end Notes. I found significant information that was useful in my own research and appreciate the depth of the author’s research. The first biography that I read was that of the war criminal Walter Reder. I was curious how the author would deal with Reder’s direct involvement with serious war crimes in Italy in 1944 since Mark Yerger in the past has been criticized by some for not including the participation in war crimes of some of the people and divisions that he writes about. I found the author’s description of Reder to be completely objective by including the facts of Reder’s involvement in the murder of hundreds civilians as determined by an Italian court of law and not being influenced by the HIAG who for many years claimed that Reder was innocent along with the notorious Rome Gestapo chief, Herbert Kappler. Volume 2 is a remarkable achievement that the author and those who assisted him can be proud of.

Volume two of 'Totenkopf' has arrived and is still being absorbed. For those discerning readers who demand a high standard of factual data, you will not be disappointed with this weighty tome. Following on from their acclaimed TK Vol 1, Yerger and Arrondo continue to cram each page with hitherto unpublished photos and bio's of men who served with the TK division (and in some cases also serving at some time with other SS divisions) . So least you think this is just for for aficionado's of TK, think again - for you will find data on the Officer and WSS combat arms schools that hosted men who went on to serve with all WSS divisions. Closely examined here are the final 53 'DKiG' recipients, 22 'Honor clasp holders' and 32 'close combat clasp in gold' holders. There then follows a sizeable chapter on 'preparing for Russia' an OOB chart and a guide to tactical symbols which I found particularly helpful. The notes that accompany the narrative serve to add even more information, source citations and a heads up on where to find specific detail if needed. Also detailed is insightful data on the uniforms and decorations shown. As these authors never cease to polish, add-to and refine their research, you will also get an Addendum of new information and photos to update Vol 1. All in all its a must have reference book for any serious historian of the W-SS. I have no doubt that these volumes will be cited and recited ad nauseam in future works by other authors.

This authors last published work , a further volume on this unit on which he was working has not as yet been completed.The author was well known for his series of books on SS holders of the DKIG , this is completed for men of this unit in this book as well as delivering a history of the division itself.Well worth buying , a large format , well put togther book .

This Volume II (and of course Volume I of this book too) are the total and complete Totenkopf. As a historian I enjoyed a lot getting the new info and seeing pictures I have never seen before.Totally recommended!

I bought this book about the 3rd SS Totenkopf having read many books on this subject. I was in awe at just how good the what appeared thoroughly researched book was. If you want to know about those who fought in this exceptionally brave unit then this is the book you have been looking for.

Outstanding study of the important personal of this unique and extremely interesting division. A must have book for anyone seriously interested in the Third Reich, SS / Waffen-SS / Totenkopfverbaende, Eastern Front and high award winners of the WWII German armed forces. The same obviously applies to Volume 1 of this series.