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by Massimiliano Afiero
Thu Oct 05, 2017 11:10 pm
Forum: SS/Waffen-SS
Topic: SS Unit Formations And Organization
Replies: 6
Views: 5699

Re: SS Unit Formations And Organization

I did not say well in the previous interview. I mean, when the terms 'Schar, Sturm, Standarte' were replaced in the SS units, by the usual military terms platoon, company, regiment, and so on.

Max
by Massimiliano Afiero
Thu Oct 05, 2017 6:30 am
Forum: SS/Waffen-SS
Topic: SS Unit Formations And Organization
Replies: 6
Views: 5699

Re: SS Unit Formations And Organization

When was this organization officially abandoned and was adopted the one in use in the Wehrmacht?

Max
by Massimiliano Afiero
Thu Oct 05, 2017 4:08 am
Forum: SS/Waffen-SS
Topic: SS Unit Formations And Organization
Replies: 6
Views: 5699

Re: SS Unit Formations And Organization

How many men counted one Rotte and one Schar?

Max
by Massimiliano Afiero
Wed Oct 04, 2017 1:42 am
Forum: Items Wanted, for Sale or for Trade
Topic: The Axis Forces Number 4 - October 2017
Replies: 1
Views: 5029

The Axis Forces Number 4 - October 2017

Available, in digital and paperback version, the new number of magazine The Axis Forces, on Soldiershop.com and Amazon. The Axis Forces Number 4 - October 2017 Contents The battle for Narva, 1944 Heinrich Sonne, Knight's Cross Holder with the 1.SS-Inf.Brigade The "MONTEROSA" Alpine Divisio...
by Massimiliano Afiero
Fri Sep 29, 2017 1:59 am
Forum: Books and Reviews
Topic: Norwegian Volunteers of the Waffen-SS
Replies: 2
Views: 3039

Re: Norwegian Volunteers of the Waffen-SS

Finally is arrived too me. Great work. Only the best from Geir...

Massimiliano Afiero
by Massimiliano Afiero
Wed Sep 27, 2017 2:17 am
Forum: Items Wanted, for Sale or for Trade
Topic: 8th SS Cavalry Division “Florian Geyer”
Replies: 2
Views: 5972

Re: 8th SS Cavalry Division “Florian Geyer”

For the italian readers, are also available some (little) copies of original version in italian language.

Massimiliano Afiero
by Massimiliano Afiero
Mon Sep 25, 2017 1:25 am
Forum: Items Wanted, for Sale or for Trade
Topic: 8th SS Cavalry Division “Florian Geyer”
Replies: 2
Views: 5972

8th SS Cavalry Division “Florian Geyer”

The 8th Waffen-SS Cavalry Division ”Florian Geyer”: An Illustrated History by Massimiliano Afiero Formed in 1942, the 8th SS Cavalry Division “Florian Geyer” was one of the most controversial units in the Waffen-SS. Created with the intention of making it an elite unit within the Waffen-SS, it inst...
by Massimiliano Afiero
Tue Aug 22, 2017 5:50 am
Forum: SS/Waffen-SS
Topic: Fritz Vogt 1940
Replies: 0
Views: 3689

Fritz Vogt 1940

On May 10, an assault team, commanded by Fritz Vogt (Aufkl.Abt. SS-VT), was involved in conquering a bridge over the Maas-Waal canal. In the proposal for the Ritterkreuz (Personalakte Berlin Document Center), the bridge of Neerbosch is indicated, while other sources, including the same Weidinger, ci...
by Massimiliano Afiero
Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:34 am
Forum: Books and Reviews
Topic: New Book about Nord Division
Replies: 4
Views: 3258

Re: New Book about Nord Division

Yes, the book also mentions foreign volunteers enlisted in the division, especially the Norwegian ones.

Waffen211
by Massimiliano Afiero
Sun Aug 06, 2017 10:40 pm
Forum: Books and Reviews
Topic: New Book about Nord Division
Replies: 4
Views: 3258

Re: New Book about Nord Division

Well, let me know what you think then.

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by Massimiliano Afiero
Wed Aug 02, 2017 7:43 am
Forum: Books and Reviews
Topic: New Book about Nord Division
Replies: 4
Views: 3258

New Book about Nord Division

The 6th Waffen-SS Gebirgs (Mountain) Division \”Nord\”: An Illustrated History by Massimiliano Afiero from Schiffer Publishing Available Now This book is the complete history of the 6th SS Gebirgs (Mountain) Division “Nord” in WWII. Formed in 1941, “Nord” was employed along the Finnish–Lapland fron...
by Massimiliano Afiero
Tue Jul 11, 2017 9:49 pm
Forum: Books and Reviews
Topic: The Axis Forces Number 3 July 2017
Replies: 3
Views: 2294

Re: The Axis Forces Number 3 July 2017

For all Forum's members a free copy in pdf format. Send me via MP your email adress.

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by Massimiliano Afiero
Sat Jul 08, 2017 11:39 pm
Forum: Books and Reviews
Topic: Ritterkreuz anno 9 numero 52 – July 2017
Replies: 0
Views: 1778

Ritterkreuz anno 9 numero 52 – July 2017

Available the new issue of magazine Ritterkreuz (in italian language), dedicated to Axis Forces in the World War Two. Ritterkreuz anno 9 numero 52 – Luglio/Agosto 2017 RIVISTA DI STORIA MILITARE 1939-1945 Contents I combattimenti difensivi della Wiking, estate del 1944, 2a parte SS-Standartenführer ...
by Massimiliano Afiero
Mon Jul 03, 2017 12:13 pm
Forum: Books and Reviews
Topic: The Axis Forces Number 3 July 2017
Replies: 3
Views: 2294

Re: The Axis Forces Number 3 July 2017

As already stated in the editorial of this issue, the magazine will also give more space to the military formations of other Axis countries such as Hungary, Croatia, Slovakia, Romania and Japan.

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by Massimiliano Afiero
Fri Jun 30, 2017 9:31 am
Forum: Books and Reviews
Topic: The Axis Forces Number 3 July 2017
Replies: 3
Views: 2294

The Axis Forces Number 3 July 2017

Available, in digital and paperback version, the third number of magazine The Axis Forces, on Soldiershop.com and Amazon. The Axis Forces Number 3 July 2017 Contents Attack against the 'Stalin Line' Karl Nicolussi-Leck, Italian Volunteer in the Waffen-SS The "MONTEROSA" Alpine Division of ...