Bookcase for legendary war books

SS - commando Otto Skorzeny, written by Stuart Smith Otto Skorzeny - Most dangerous man in Europe. That title he earned in WW2. He was extraordinary soldier who did complete some "Mission impossible" operations during WW2. He liberated Mussolini on one the most daring commando raids ever. He was member of SS and loyal to Hitler till the bitter end. Which did cause some problems for him after the war. But he was never convicted as war criminal. After the war he was successful businessmen. He did have some export / import companies, worked as military advisor, involved in gun trafficking and international espionage with many parties. This book is written with very critical view on Skorzeny. Not giving any favors and even trying to belittle his achievements. But in final words says, that Skorzeny was brave soldier, daring adventurer, pioneer in commando warfare and really energetic person. Who was born to publicity. If you want to read about most amazing real life sto...

The Eastern front. Memoirs of a Waffen SS volunteer 1941-1945, Leon Degrelle Totally incredible story of Leon Degrelle. One of the most batlle hardened and  legendary combat heroes of WW2. He was Belgian politician and leader of the Rexists party. And he enlisted 1941 at age of 35, and he started as private in Waffen SS. Before that he had never fired a gun. During his 3,5 years of bitter fighting in eastern front. He rose through the ranks to become commander of the 28th SS division Wallonie. Of the first 800 Wallonian volunteers, 3 alone of those who had taken part in all battles reached the end of the war alive. Leon Degrelle was one on them, he was wounded seven times  and earned 22 military decorations. He commanded a Brigade in Cherkassy pocket and participated many other ultimate hard close combat battles. He is listed in book "The face of courage". Book tells about 98 men who received the Knights Cross and the Close-combat clasp in gold. When a soldier attained hi...

Kurt Meyer, Waffen SS General, Panzer leader, war criminal, one of the most batlle hardened and highly decorated SS officers. When Waffen SS is most effective army ever, and was known for swift battle tactics. Kurt Meyer tactics were really bold and aggressive even with the Waffen SS benchmark. This quote tells all about book and Kurt boldness: ”We hid behind the rocks not daring to move. Nausea almost choked me. I yelled at Emil Wawrzinek to press the attack. But good old Emil looked at me as if he doubted my sanity. Machine-gun fire splashed against rocks in front of us; our lead element was only about 10 men strong. Damn it! We certainly couldn't remain there, while craters were being blown in the road and machine-gun fire was pinning us down in the rubble. But i too was crouching in full cover and fearing for my life. How was i to order Wawrzinek to move first? In my distress, i felt the smooth roundness of an egg grenade in my hand. I yelled at the group. They all lo...