Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 'Hermann Göring': A History of the Luftwaffe's Only Armoured Division, 1933-1945
by Lawrence Paterson
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Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 'Hermann Göring': A History of the Luftwaffe's Only Armoured Division, 1933-1945 by Lawrence Paterson
Details
War:
World War II
Perspective:
Tanks
Military Unit:
Luftwaffe
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Region:
Europe
Page Count:
320
Published Date:
2022
ISBN13:
9781784386108
Summary
This book provides a comprehensive historical account of the Hermann Göring Division, the Luftwaffe's sole armored division during World War II. Lawrence Paterson traces the unit's evolution from 1939 through 1945, documenting its formation, combat operations, and organizational development. The division fought across multiple theaters including North Africa, Sicily, Italy, and the Eastern Front. The work examines the unique position of this elite Luftwaffe ground force within the German military structure, drawing on primary sources to detail its battles, leadership, and ultimate fate during the war's final years.